Method of treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in a subject

ABSTRACT

A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; and providing information that indicates that constipation, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infection and/or nausea may occur after administering the composition.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser.Nos. 60/671,488, filed on Apr. 15, 2005, 60/672,531, filed on Apr. 19,2005, and 60/672,524, filed on Apr. 19, 2005. These applications, intheir entirety, are incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to the use of cilansetron and, more particularly,to a method for treating diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndromein a subject.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10-20% of thegeneral population. It is the most common disease diagnosed bygastroenterologists and one of the most common disorders seen by primarycare physicians.

Despite the high incidence of IBS among men and women, however,treatments for IBS and for diarrhea-predominant and non-constipatedforms of IBS are only partially effective in providing adequate safe,long-term symptom relief to patients.

Accordingly, there remains a need for improved methods of treatment ofIBS in patients in need thereof.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention provides a method of treatment of diarrhea-predominantIBS in a subject, comprising administering to a subject in need oftreatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisingcilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; andproviding information that indicates that constipation, abdominal pain,upper respiratory tract infection and/or nausea may occur afteradministering the composition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing information that indicates that anginapectoris and/or a cardiac arrhythmia may occur after administering thecomposition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing to the subject dosage, administrationand adverse reaction information pertaining to the composition, whereinthe adverse reaction information comprises information that indicatesthat constipation, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infectionand/or nausea may occur after administering, the composition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing to the subject dosage, administrationand adverse reaction information pertaining to the composition, whereinthe adverse reaction information comprises information that indicatesthat angina pectoris and/or a cardiac arrhythmia may occur afteradministering the composition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a female subject, comprising: administeringto a subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount ofa composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing information that indicates thatconstipation, diarrhea, sinusitis, and/or urinary tract infection mayoccur after administering the composition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a male subject, comprising: administering toa subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing information that indicates that anincrease in blood creatinine phosphokinase may occur after administeringthe composition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and monitoring the subject for a treatment-emergentadverse event selected from constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, upperrespiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, rectal hemorrhage,angina pectoris, a cardiac arrhythmia, sinusitis, fecal occult blood,nasopharyngitis, and/or an increase in blood creatinine phosphokinase.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method for safe long-termtreatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprisingadministering a composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable derivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment for aperiod of at least about 52 weeks.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment in an amountsufficient to substantially provide relief of at least one symptomassociated with diarrhea-predominant IBS in the subject for a period ofat least about 52 weeks.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of improving qualityof life in a subject having diarrhea-predominant IBS, comprisingadministering a composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable derivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment in anamount sufficient to substantially improve quality of life in thesubject for a period of at least about 52 weeks.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a male subject, comprising administering acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof in an amount sufficient to substantially maintain aprevalence of treatment-emergent constipation of less than about 15%across a statistically significant population of male subjects for aperiod of at least about 52 weeks.

These and other aspects of the present invention are describe more fullyherein below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic of the design of the 3007 study.

FIG. 2 is a plot of mean change of quality of life subscale scores frombaseline to endpoint of treatment of subjects with cilansetron orplacebo.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

While the present invention is capable of being embodied in variousforms, the description below of several embodiments is made with theunderstanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as anexemplification of the invention, and is not intended to limit theinvention to the specific embodiments illustrated. Headings are providedfor convenience only and are not to be construed to limit the inventionin any way. Embodiments illustrated under any heading may be combinedwith embodiments illustrated under any other heading.

The use of numerical values in the various ranges specified in thisapplication, unless expressly indicated otherwise, are stated asapproximations as though the minimum and maximum values within thestated ranges were both preceded by the word “about.” In this manner,slight variations above and below the stated ranges can be used toachieve substantially the same results as values within the ranges. Asused herein, the terms “about” and “approximately” when referring to anumerical value shall have their plain and ordinary meanings to oneskilled in the art of pharmaceutical sciences or the art relevant to therange or element at issue. The amount of broadening from the strictnumerical boundary depends upon many factors. For example, some of thefactors to be considered may include the criticality of the elementand/or the effect a given amount of variation will have on theperformance of the claimed subject matter, as well as otherconsiderations known to those of skill in the art. Thus, as a generalmatter, “about” or “approximately” broaden the numerical value. Forexample, in some cases, “about” or “approximately” may mean ±5%, or±10%, or ±20%, or ±30% depending on the relevant technology. Also, thedisclosure of ranges is intended as a continuous range including everyvalue between the minimum and maximum values recited.

It is to be understood that any ranges, ratios and ranges of ratios thatcan be formed by any of the numbers or data present herein representfurther embodiments of the present invention. This includes ranges thatcan be formed that do or do not include a finite upper and/or lowerboundary. For example, by way of illustration and not limitation,referring to FIG. 38, wherein it is illustrated that the difference inmean plasma concentration of EE between OC+cilansetron and OCadministration alone is less than about 10 pg/mL or even less than about1 pg/mL. Accordingly, the skilled person will appreciate that suchratios, ranges and values are unambiguously derivable from the datapresented herein.

The following acronyms are used herein: 5-ASA )5-Aminosalicylic acid);5-HT (5-Hydroxytryptamine); β-HCG (Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin);ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme); AE (Adverse Event); ALT (SGPT)(Alanine Aminotransferase); AP (Alkaline Phosphatase); AST (SGOT)(Aspartate Aminotransferase); ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical); AUC(Area Under the Curve); BMI (Body Mass Index); bpm (Beats per Minute);BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen); B.V. (Besloten Vennootschap (Incorporated;Limited)); C/C (Subjects who were randomized to cilansetron 2 mg TID inStudy 3006 and continued cilansetron 2 mg TID during Study 3007); CK(Creatine Kinase, Creatinine Phosphokinase); Cmax (Peak PlasmaConcentration from the Measured Data); CRF (Case Report Form); ECG(Electrocardiogram); FDA (Food and Drug Administration); GCP (Goodclinical practice); GERB (Gastrointestinal Events Review Board); GGT(Gamma-Glutamyltransferase); GI (Gastrointestinal); HEENT (Head, Ears,Eyes, Nose, Throat); IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome); IRB (InstitutionalReview Board); LAD (Left axis deviation); LDH (Lactic Dehydrogenase);MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities); NA (NotApplicable); NEC (Not Elsewhere Classified); NOS (Not OtherwiseSpecified); NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug); P/C (Subjectswho were randomized to placebo in Study 3006 and were taking cilansetron2 mg TID during Study 3007); PEG (polyethylene glycol); PT (Prothrombintime); QOL (Quality of Life); QT_(c)(B) (Corrected QT interval(Bazett)); QT_(c)(F) (Corrected QT interval (Fridericia)); RBC (RedBlood Cell); SAE (Serious Adverse Event); SE (Standard Error); SSRI(Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor); TEAE (Treatment-EmergentAdverse Event); TID (Three Times per Day); TSH (Thyroid stimulatinghormone); WBC (White Blood Cell); and WHO (World Health Organization).

“Cilansetron”, as used herein, is understood to refer to(R)-(−)-4,5,6,8,9,10-hexahydro-10-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-11H-pyrido-[3,2,1-jk]-carbazol-11-one(alternative name:(10R)-5,6,9,10-tetrahydro-10-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-4H-pyrido[3,2,1-jk]carbazol-11(8H)-one),which is disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,566,369, thecontents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Cilansetron can be administered in any suitable dose, and using anysuitable dosing schedule. The dosage of cilansetron administeredaccording to the methods of the present invention may be, for example,from about 0.1 mg to about 40 mg daily, such as from about 1 mg to about38 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 36 mg daily, from about 2 mg toabout 34 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 32 mg daily, from about 2 mgto about 30 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 28 mg daily, from about 2mg to about 26 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 24 mg daily, fromabout 2 mg to about 22 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 20 mg daily,from about 2 mg to about 18 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 16 mgdaily, from about 2 mg to about 14 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 12mg daily, from about 2 mg to about 10 mg daily, from about 2 mg to about8 mg daily (such as or from about 4 mg to about 8 mg daily, from about 2mg to about 6 mg daily, or from about 2 mg to about 4 mg daily.Moreover, cilansetron may be administered one or more times a day, suchas two or more, three or more, four or more, five or more, or even sixor more times daily. In a preferred embodiment, 2 mg cilansetron isadministered three times daily (TID). Moreover, cilansetron can beadministered on alternate days or on consecutive days. Cilansetron canalso be administered in any suitable formulation such as, for example, atablet, capsule, gelcap, or solution (e.g., injectable or inhalablesolution). In one embodiment, cilansetron is in the form of a 2 mg, 4 mgor 8 mg capsule. In another embodiment, cilansetron is in the form of a4 mg/2 mL or 8 mg/4 mL solution. In another embodiment, cilansetron isin the form of a 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg or 32 mg tablet.

Cilansetron may be administered in the form of a any pharmacologicallyacceptable acid addition salts, as described for example in U.S. Pat.No. 6,566,369 (the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference. In one embodiment, cilansetron is administered in the form ofcilansetron hydrochloride or cilansetron hydrochloride monohydrate.Additionally, cilansetron can be administered in any form and incombination with any known diluent, filler, salt, buffer, stabilizer,solubilizer, lipid, or other material, as disclosed, for example in the'369 patent. In one embodiment, cilansetron is administered in acomposition comprising: 4 parts cilansetron hydrochloride monohydrate,30 parts corn starch, 70 parts lactose, 5 parts Kollidon 25®, 2 partsmagnesium stearate, and 3 parts talcum, as described, for example inU.S. Pat. No. 6,566,369 (the entire contents of which are incorporatedherein by reference). In an embodiment, cilansetron is administered in a2 mg film-coated tablet for oral use in humans, comprising

(i) about 1.5 mg to about 3 mg cilansetron.HCl.H₂0,

(ii) about 40 mg to about 60 mg corn starch,

(iii) about 70 mg to about 100 mg mannitol,

(iv) about 3 mg to about 7 mg povidone,

(v) about 0.05 mg to about 1 mg citric acid monohydrate,

(vi) about 1 mg to about 5 mg crospovidone,

(vii) about 0.05 mg to about 2 mg colloidal silica, and

(viii) about 1 mg to about 3 mg stearic acid.

In another embodiment, cilansetron is administered in a 2 mg film-coatedtablet for oral use in humans, comprising: 2.34 mg cilansetron.HCl.H₂0,51.78 mg maize starch, 84.48 mg mannitol; 4.90 mg povidone; 0.50 mgcitric acid monohydrate; 3.0 5 mg crospovidone; 1.0 mg colloidalanhydrous silica; 2.0 mg stearic acid; and a coating containing Opadry®03B28686 (white) or Opadry® Y-1-7000 (white).

This invention provides a method of treatment of diarrhea-predominantIBS in a subject, comprising administering to a subject in need oftreatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisingcilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; andproviding information that indicates that constipation, abdominal pain,upper respiratory tract infection and/or nausea may occur afteradministering the composition. As used here, “administer” is defined toinclude administering (e.g., giving, selling or providing) of thecomposition to a subject or group of subjects by a medical professionalor other third person(s), as well as self-administering of thecomposition by the subject. The information provided to the subject cancomprise any suitable information indicating that a specifictreatment-emergent adverse event(s) may occur following administering ofthe composition. In particular, for example, the information providedmay comprise information indicating that at least one symptom of one ormore of the following adverse events can occur after administering ofthe composition: constipation, abdominal pain/discomfort, nausea, upperrespiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, lower respiratorytract and lung infections, rectal hemorrhage, angina pectoris, cardiacarrhythmia, sinusitis, fecal occult blood, vomiting, fecal impaction,headache, nasopharyngitis, and/or an increase in blood creatininephosphokinase.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing information that indicates that anginapectoris and/or a cardiac arrhythmia may occur after administering thecomposition. Cardiac arrhythmias or dysrhythmia, in this regard, can beany condition or disorder in which cardiac muscle contractions arefaster, slower and/or more irregular than normal. In particular, forexample, cardiac arrhythmias include bradycardia (e.g., sinusbradycardia) and tachycardia (e.g., ventricular tachycardia), as well asany other electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities, such as, for example,poor R-wave progression, early repolarization-normal variant,non-specific T-wave changes, borderline LA enlargement, early R-wavetransition, abnormal QT_(c)(B), abnormal QT_(c)(F), prolonged QTinterval, and/or effects associated therewith (e.g., palpitations and/orsyncope).

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing to the subject dosage, administrationand adverse reaction information pertaining to the composition, whereinthe adverse reaction information comprises information that indicatesthat constipation, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infectionand/or nausea may occur after administering the composition. Theprovided information, in this regard, can further comprise any suitableinformation that aids in the safe and effective administering of thecomposition to a subject or group (e.g., statistically significantpopulation) of subjects, such as any information that is required to beincluded in package insert materials by the Food & Drug Administrationwith approved pharmaceuticals. In particular, for example, the providedinformation can comprise any suitable prescribing information, such as,for example, efficacy information, warnings, indication andcontraindication information (e.g., information indicating that thecomposition is contraindicated for subjects havingconstipation-predominant IBS), as well as information indicating thatimmediate hypersensitivity reactions to the composition may occur afteradministration of the composition. As used herein, “a statisticallysignificant population” is understood to refer to two or more, three ormore, four or more, five or more, ten or more, twenty or more, forty ormore, sixty or more, eighty or more, or even one hundred or morepersons.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing to the subject dosage, administrationand adverse reaction information pertaining to the composition, whereinthe adverse reaction information comprises information that indicatesthat angina pectoris and/or a cardiac arrhythmia may occur afteradministering the composition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject (e.g., male or female subject),comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising cilansetronor a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; and providinginformation that indicates that constipation, diarrhea, sinusitis,and/or urinary tract infection may occur after administering thecomposition.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject (e.g., male or female subject),comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising cilansetronor a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; and providinginformation that indicates that an increase in blood creatininephosphokinase may occur after administering the composition. Moreover,the provided information can comprise information that an increase inblood creatinine phosphokinase occurs in less than about 25% (e.g., lessthan about 24%, less than about 23%, less than about 22%, less thanabout 21%, less than about 20%, less than about 19%, less than about18%, less than about 17%, less than about 16%, less than about 15%, lessthan about 14%, less than about 13%, less than about 12%, less thanabout 11%, less than about 10%, less than about 9%, less than about 8%,less than about 7%, less than about 6%, less than about 5%, less thanabout 4%, less than about 3%, less than about 2%, less than about 1%) ofsubjects in a statistically significant population of subjects.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and monitoring the subject for a treatment-emergentadverse event selected from constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, upperrespiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, rectal hemorrhage,angina pectoris, a cardiac arrhythmia, sinusitis, fecal occult blood,nasopharyngitis, and/or an increase in blood creatinine phosphokinase.In this regard, if at least one treatment-emergent adverse event isdetected, the dosage, dosing regimen or schedule, route ofadministration, and/or form of the composition administered can bealtered (e.g., increased, decreased, ceased, or changed) to a dosagetype or form that does not produce the at least one treatment-emergentadverse event. In this regard, for example, if at least onetreatment-emergent adverse event is detected, administration of thecomposition can be ceased (either temporarily or permanently).“Monitoring”, in this regard, can be carried out in any suitable manner,such as, for example, via self-monitoring by a subject, via examinationby a medical professional or other third person, via analysis of survey,questionnaire and/or telephonic or electronic entries, and/or throughuse of medical devices.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method for safe long-termtreatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprisingadministering a composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable derivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment for aperiod of at least about 36 weeks, at least about 40 weeks, at leastabout 44 weeks, at least about 48 weeks, at least about 52 weeks, atleast about 56 weeks, at least about 60 weeks, at least about 64 weeks,at least about 68 weeks, at least about 72 weeks, at least about 76weeks, at least about 80 weeks, at least about 84 weeks, at least about88 weeks, at least about 92 weeks, at least about 96 weeks, at leastabout 100 weeks, or even at least about 104 weeks. “Safe” treatment canbe defined in any suitable manner, such as, for example, an incidenceacross a statistically significant population of subjects of anytreatment-emergent serious adverse event (as defined below) of less thanabout 10%, less than about 9%, less than about 8%, less than about 7%,less than about 6%, less than about 5%, less than about 4%, less thanabout 3%, less than about 2%, or even less than about 1%.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment in an amountsufficient to substantially provide relief of at least one symptomassociated with IBS-D in the subject for a period of at least about 52weeks. Non-limiting examples of symptoms of IBS-D to be relieved includestool consistency, stool frequency, urgency, feelings of incompleteevacuation, feelings of bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, loosestools, diarrhea and/or swollen or bloated abdomen. “Adequate relief”,as described further below, is understood by those of skill in the artto mean any suitable symptom relief for a subject.

In another aspect, the invention provides method of improving quality oflife in a subject having diarrhea-predominant IBS, comprisingadministering a composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable derivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment in anamount sufficient to substantially improve quality of life in thesubject for a period of at least about 36 weeks, at least about 40weeks, at least about 44 weeks, at least about 48 weeks, at least about52 weeks, at least about 56 weeks, at least about 60 weeks, at leastabout 64 weeks, at least about 68 weeks, at least about 72 weeks, atleast about 76 weeks, at least about 80 weeks, at least about 84 weeks,at least about 88 weeks, at least about 92 weeks, at least about 96weeks, at least about 100 weeks, or even at least about 104 weeks.Non-limiting examples of improvements in quality of life includedecreasing interruption in daily activities, enhancing body image,decreasing food avoidance, enhancing interpersonal relationships,enhancing sexual performance capacity, improving social functioning,improving physical functioning, improving general health, improvingvitality, enhancing social functioning, and improving mental health.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a male subject, comprising administering acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof in an amount sufficient to substantially maintain aprevalence of treatment-emergent constipation of less than about 30%(e.g., less than about 29%, less than about 28%, less than about 27%,less than about 26%, less than about 25%, less than about 24%, less thanabout 23%, less than about 22%, less than about 21%, less than about20%, less than about 19%, less than about 18%, less than about 17%, lessthan about 16%, less than about 15%, less than about 14%, less thanabout 13%, less than about 12%, less than about 11%, less than about10%, less than about 9%, less than about 8%, less than about 7%, lessthan about 6%, less than about 5%, less than about 4%, less than about3%, less than about 2%, or even less than about 1%) across astatistically significant population of male subjects for a period of atleast about 36 weeks, at least about 40 weeks, at least about 44 weeks,at least about 48 weeks, at least about 52 weeks, at least about 56weeks, at least about 60 weeks, at least about 64 weeks, at least about68 weeks, at least about 72 weeks, at least about 76 weeks, at leastabout 80 weeks, at least about 84 weeks, at least about 88 weeks, atleast about 92 weeks, at least about 96 weeks, at least about 100 weeks,or even at least about 104 weeks. As used herein, “a statisticallysignificant population” is understood to refer to two or more, three ormore, four or more, five or more, ten or more, twenty or more, forty ormore, sixty or more, eighty or more, or even one hundred or morepersons.

Clinical test data (set forth in the examples below) prove thesurprising suitability of cilansetron for the treatment of IBS-D in asubject.

EXAMPLES

Three studies (hereinafter “the 3007 Study”, “the 3008 Study” and “the5050 Study”) were undertaken to investigate the safety and tolerabilityof cilansetron 2 mg TID in diarrhea-predominant IBS subjects during a52-week treatment period, as well as the long-term effects ofcilansetron on quality of life of subjects. The duration of 52 weeks wasused to collect sufficient long-term safety data on cilansetron 2 mgTID.

The 3007 Study was an open-label, multi-center study to investigate thesafety of cilansetron 2 three times a day (TID) in diarrhea-predominantIBS subjects during a 52-week treatment period. FIG. 1 provides aschematic of the overall study design for the 3007 Study. Subjects whocompleted treatment under a cilansetron double-blind efficacy protocol(that preceded the 52-week 3007 study) (hereinafter “the 3006 Study”)could begin the 52-week extension on the last day of the 3006 study. Allsubjects received 2 mg of cilansetron TID. Subjects scheduled studyvisits approximately every three months during the 52-week treatmentperiod. Since some subjects entering the study had been on placebo inthe 3006 Study (which preceded the 3007 Study) and, therefore, werefirst time users of cilansetron, a one month interim safety visit (Visit2) was required for all subjects entering the 3007 study. At eachscheduled visit, interim assessments were performed and quantitativeserum pregnancy tests were performed on female subjects of childbearingpotential.

The 3008 Study was an open-label, multi-center study to investigate thesafety of cilansetron 2 mg TID in diarrhea-predominant IBS subjectsduring a 52-week treatment period. The study was performed inapproximately 150 study centers. Approximately 1600 eligible subjectswere to be given cilansetron 2 mg TID. At Visit 1, pre-treatmentassessments were conducted. A maximum of 14 days and a minimum of threedays (due to the occult blood assessment) were allowed between Visit 1(pre-treatment) and Visit 2 (baseline assessment). Treatment started atVisit 2, after all baseline assessment results had been reviewed and thesubject had been found eligible (Day 1). Subjects were to return to thestudy site one month later for Visit 3 (Day 31) for their first interimassessment. After Visit 3, subjects were to return to the study site forinterim assessments at Visits 4, 5, and 6 on Days 91, 182, and 273,respectively. After Visit 6 (Day 273), subjects were to return to thestudy site approximately three months later to finish the study with apost study assessment at Visit 7 on Day 365. All subjects whodiscontinued from the study were to have the same post-study assessmentsrequired at Visit 7 performed at their early termination visit.

The 5050 Study was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled studyto evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of cilansetron 2 mgtaken on an as needed (prn) basis for 1 year by male and female subjectswith ROME II defined IBS-D. The study was performed in 68 centers.Patients were randomized in a 3:1 ratio to receive either cilansetron 2mg prn or placebo, up to 3 times a day. Safety parameters were exploredby comparing the double-blind groups, average daily doses and treatmentexposure. Patient visits were scheduled as follows: Visit 1(pretreatment), Visit 2 (Day 1), Visit 3 (Month 1), Visit 4 (Month 3),Visit 5 (Month 6), Visit 6 (Month 9), and Visit 7 (Month 12). Safetyassessments included: adverse events (AEs)/serious adverse events(SAES); laboratory parameters (pretreatment visit and at Months 1, 6,and 12); electrocardiograms (pretreatment visit and at Months 1, 6, and12); vital signs (at each visit); physical examinations and body weight(pretreatment visit and at Month 12); prior and concomitant medicationuse (each visit and/or through spontaneous reporting); stool cards foroccult blood (every visit except Visit 1). The number of tablets takenper day was recorded daily through a validated interactive voiceresponse system. Patients who met the ROME criteria for IBS and ROME IIcriteria for the diarrhea predominant subpopulation were included in thestudy. Patients with acute colitis of any etiology, history of chroniccolitis of any etiology, or a history of intestinal obstruction,stricture, toxic megacolon, gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, or fecalimpaction were excluded from the study.

Selection of Study Population—3007 Study

The 3007 Study was restricted to subjects having severe IBS defined bysymptoms which were described by-the-subject as being “very often”(greater than 50% of the time), and which interfered with the subject'sability to effectively perform his or her regular activities (e.g.,work, school, recreation, household, social, or travel activities).

Inclusion Criteria

-   1. Signed informed consent form;-   2. Established diarrhea-predominant IBS subject as defined in the    3006 Study (which preceded the 3007 study);-   3. Completed the 3006 Study and in the judgment of the Principal    Investigator and the subjects that the continuation of treatment    could benefit the subject;-   4. Women of child-bearing potential had to agree to continue using a    medically acceptable method of birth control or had to agree to    abstain from sexual intercourse (abstinence option only with    agreement from the local IRB) throughout the study and for 30 days    immediately after the last dose of study drug. Medically acceptable    methods of birth control were defined as either a bilateral tubal    ligation or the use of either a contraceptive implant, a    contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera), an intrauterine device, or    an oral contraceptive that had been taken for at least three months,    and that the subject agreed to continue to use during the study, or    a double-barrier method, which had to consist of a combination of    any two of the following: diaphragm, cervical cap, condom, or    spermicide.

Exclusion Criteria

-   1. Evidence of severe cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital,    GI/hepatic, hematologic/immunologic, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat    (HEENT), dermatologic/connective tissue, musculoskeletal,    metabolic/nutritional, endocrine, neurologic/psychiatric, allergy,    major surgery or other relevant diseases as revealed by history,    physical examination and laboratory assessments which, in the    opinion of the Investigator could interfere with the administration    or assessment of study medication. This was to be reconfirmed by the    medical examination performed at the normal end of study    (termination) visit of the double-blind efficacy protocol prior to    entering the extension study (at Visit 1).-   2. Subjects who terminated for reasons other than “normal” from the    double-blind efficacy protocol.-   3. Females of childbearing potential who did not agree to continue    using a medically acceptable method of birth control or to remain    abstinent from sexual intercourse (abstinence option only with    agreement from the local IRB) throughout the study or who desired to    become pregnant during the course of the study and for thirty days    immediately after the last dose of study drug.-   4. Females of childbearing potential with an indeterminate pregnancy    test at the last visit (normal end of study visit) of the    double-blind efficacy protocol, could not enter into the extension    study if they were found to be pregnant based on subsequent testing.-   5. Subjects with a history of seizure(s).    Removal of Patients from Therapy or Assessment

Subjects had completed this study when they had taken the study drugwithin the whole treatment period of 52 weeks, completed the end ofstudy assessment, and had not withdrawn for any reason.

All subjects were free to withdraw from participation in this study atany time, for any reason, specified or unspecified, and without penaltyor loss of benefits to which the subject was otherwise entitled.

Drop-Outs

Dropouts were those subjects who left the study earlier than planned forwhatever reason. Dropouts were not replaced.

Data from dropouts were included in the statistical analysis. The CRFhad to be completed up to the time of dropout. All dropouts after thefirst intake of study medication were to be given a post-studyassessment as appropriate. The study termination and final comments inthe CRF were to be completed for all dropouts.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals were those dropouts who were discontinued from the study forany of the following reasons:

-   -   Adverse events that were intolerable to the subject and/or in        the view of the Investigator jeopardized the health of the        subject;    -   Lack of efficacy;    -   Any other medical reason;    -   Insufficient compliance regarding time schedules or medication        intake;    -   Protocol violation(s) that in the Investigator's was (were)        incompatible with further participation of the subject in the        study.        Selection of Study Population—3008 Study

This section describes the criteria used to check the subjectseligibility for enrollment in this study. If the investigator believedthat it was medically justified to have (a) minor deviation(s) from one(or more) of the eligibility criteria, and if this (these) minordeviation(s) had (have) no impact on the character of the study, awaiver could be granted for this (these) deviation(s).

Inclusion Criteria

1. Signed informed consent form;

2. Established diarrhea-predominant IBS subject as defined below;

3. Legal consenting age;

4. Weight (body mass index [BMI]) 10:

Lower limit: 18 kg/m2

Upper limit: 35 kg/m2

5. Females of child bearing potential had to have a serum pregnancy testduring pre-treatment and it had to be negative (also see Section 5.5.1,Table 2) or the subject had to be surgically sterile (bilateraloophorectomy and/or hysterectomy) or at least one year postmenopausal asjudged by the Investigator.

6. Women of child-bearing potential had to be using a medicallyacceptable method of birth control or had to agree to abstain fromsexual intercourse (abstinence option only with agreement from the localEC/IRB) throughout the study and for 30 days immediately after the lastdose of study drug. Medically acceptable methods of birth control weredefined as either a bilateral tubal ligation or the use of either acontraceptive implant, a contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera), anintrauterine device, or an oral contraceptive that had been taken for atleast three months, and that the subject agreed to continue to useduring the study, or a double-barrier method, which had to consist of acombination of any two of the following: diaphragm, cervical cap,condom, or spermicide.

IBS Definition

The definition of IBS was based on the Rome criteria published in 1988,revised in 1990 and revised a second time in 1992.11

The symptoms of IBS had to include at least six months continuous orrecurrent symptoms of:

7. Abdominal pain or discomfort that was:

-   -   relieved by defecation;    -   and/or associated with a change in frequency of stool;    -   and/or associated with a change of consistency of stool;    -   AND

8. Two or more of the following, at least a quarter of occasions or days(25%):

-   -   altered stool frequency (>3 bowel movements/day or <3 bowel        movements/week);    -   altered stool form (lumpy/hard or loose/watery stools);    -   altered stool passage (straining, urgency, or feeling of        incomplete evacuation);    -   passage of mucus;    -   bloating or feeling of abdominal distention.

Established IBS patients met at least one of the following criteria:

-   -   Were well known in the Investigator□s practice and diagnosed        with IBS at least six months before entering the study (Visit        1);    -   Had been seen by another physician outside the research site and        had been diagnosed with IBS at least six months prior to        entering the study (Visit 1). Source documentation of the        patient's IBS diagnosis, history and work-up was to be obtained        from the patient's physician. A consultation with this physician        was to be performed and documented. The Investigator had to        corroborate this diagnosis based on the patient's medical        records and a clinical evaluation.    -   Had been seen by another physician outside the research site and        had at least a six-month history of bowel signs and symptoms        that could be consistent with IBS. Source documentation        substantiating the patient's bowel symptoms was to be obtained        from the patient's physician. In this case, the Investigator in        consultation with the patient's physician could make an IBS        diagnosis after performing a clinical evaluation and excluding        the appropriate medical conditions.        Definition of Diarrhea—Predominant IBS:

The definition of diarrhea-predominant IBS was based on the Rome IIcriteria. Subjects were to answer the following questions:

A. In the last six months, have you had more than three bowel movementseach day?

B. In the last six months, have you had fewer than three bowel movementseach week?

C. In the last six months, have you had lumpy or hard bowel movements(stools)?

D. In the last six months, have you had loose, mushy or watery bowelmovements (stools) ?

E. In the last six months, have you needed to strain a lot to have abowel movement?

F. In the last six months, have you experienced an urgent need to have abowel movement that made you rush to a toilet?

Subjects were to rate these questions according to the following scale:

0. Not at all or rarely

1. Occasionally (more than one-tenth of the time)

2. Often (more than one-quarter of the time)

3. Very often (more than one-half of the time)

4. Almost always

Subjects were included if they rated the following questions accordingto the above rating scale:

Rule 1:

-   -   One or more of question A, question D, or question F rated 2 or        above AND    -   Question B, question C, and question E rated 0 or 1,

OR alternatively,

Rule 2:

-   -   Two or more of question A, question D, or question F rated 2 or        above AND    -   One of question B or question E rated 2 or above AND    -   Question C with a rating of 0.

General Exclusion Criteria

1. Evidence of severe cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital,GI/hepatic, hematologic/immunologic, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat(HEENT), dermatologic/connective tissue, musculoskeletal,metabolic/nutritional, endocrine, neurologic/psychiatric, allergy, majorsurgery or other relevant diseases as revealed by history, physicalexamination and laboratory assessments which, in the opinion of theInvestigator could interfere with the administration or assessment ofstudy medication. This was to be confirmed by a pretreatment medicalexamination performed prior to start of the treatment period.

2. Pregnant or lactating females.

3. History of alcohol or drug abuse in the opinion of the Investigator,during the past two years.

4. Subjects who required treatment with non-permitted medication orexceeded the treatment limits of permitted medication (Section 5.4.7.1and Section 5.4.7.2).

5. Mental disability or any other lack of fitness, in the Investigator'sopinion, that precluded subject's participation in or to complete thestudy.

6. Treatment with any investigational drug within the four weeks priorto entering the study (subject signature and date on the informedconsent form).

7. Previous randomization in a cilansetron clinical trial (screenfailures from previous cilansetron studies could be considered).

8. History of severe or serious AEs (SAEs) while using any other5-HT3-receptor antagonists (e.g., alosetron, ondansetron, granisetron,dolasetron), such as severe constipation and/or ischemic colitis.

9. History of drug sensitivity, especially to other 5-HT3 antagonists orfood allergy, that in the Investigator's opinion would interfere witheither the subject's safety assessments of the study.

10. Subjects with a history of thrombosis/hypercoagulability disorder;subjects with a history of deep vein thrombosis due to trauma or surgerywho would otherwise qualify could be included in the study.

11. Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Specific Gastroenterologic Exclusion Criteria

1. Diarrhea-predominant IBS subjects with a diagnosis of lactoseintolerance (as determined by history or a lactose intolerance breathtest) whose lactose intolerance symptoms were not completely orsubstantially relieved solely by abstaining from dairy products.Diarrhea predominant IBS subjects with lactose intolerance on a lactosefree diet whom otherwise qualify, may have been enrolled.

2. Presence of organic disease of the GI tract, liver, pancreas, biliarytree (e.g., gastritis, symptomatic gallstones, duodenal ulcer,gastroenteritis, diverticulitis or megacolon) with the exception ofhemorrhoids, hiatus hernia, and non-symptomatic gallstones.

3. Suffering from complaints, which were predominantly associated withfunctional dyspepsia in the opinion of the Investigator.

4. Subjects who rated any upper GI symptoms as severe or intolerable.The Investigator had to ask the subject whether or not they had thefollowing upper GI symptoms over the last four weeks prior to Visit 1:early satiety, postprandial fullness, sensation of prolonged digestion,and nausea. The subject's responses must be included in the subject'ssource documents.

5. Number of vomiting episodes was greater than one per week.

6. Moderate or severe diverticulosis, in the opinion of theInvestigator.

7. Acute diverticulitis or a history of greater than one episode ofdiverticulitis.

8. History of chronic colitis of any etiology (e.g., ulcerative colitis,Crohn's disease, collagen vascular disease, ischemic colitis). A subjectwith a history of acute self-limited colitis could be included ifotherwise qualified.

9. Acute (currently active) colitis of any etiology.

10. History of intestinal obstruction; stricture, toxic megacolon, GIperforation, fecal impaction.

11. History of laxative abuse as determined by the Investigator.

12. Subjects who responded with moderate, severe or intolerablegastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn symptoms. TheInvestigator had to ask the subject whether or not they had GERD orheartburn and if so, the severity over the last four weeks prior toVisit 1. The subject's responses must have been included in thesubject's source documents.

13. Radiologic or clinical evidence of primary and metastatic GImalignancy, stricture or obstruction of the GI tract, paralytic ileus,or intestinal atony.

14. History of GI bleeding based on clinical judgment that wouldinterfere with the subject's safety assessments of the study, or if thesubject had experienced GI bleeding on two or more occasions within sixweeks prior to study enrollment (with the exception of blood fromhemorrhoids).

15. History of major gastric, hepatic, pancreatic, or intestinal surgeryor perforation (excluding cholecystectomy, appendectomy,hemorrhoidectomy or polypectomy).

16. Presence of pathogenic parasites, ova, bacteria or any occult bloodin stools which in the opinion of the Investigator could be responsiblefor GI symptoms (if measured within one month of Visit 1).

17. Abnormal colonoscopy within the last five years (polyps, milddiverticula and hemorrhoids excluded).

18. Any other active or recurring organic disease affecting the GI tractthat in the judgment of the principal Investigator would compromisesubject safety or interfere with the study assessments.

Drop-Outs

Dropouts were those subjects who left the study earlier than planned forwhatever reason. Dropouts were not replaced. Data from dropouts wereincluded in the statistical analysis. The CRF had to be completed up tothe time of dropout. All dropouts after the first intake of studymedication were to be given a post-study assessment as appropriate. Thestudy termination and final comments in the CRF were to be completed forall dropouts.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals were those dropouts who were discontinued from the study forany of the following reasons:

-   -   Adverse events that were intolerable to the subject and/or in        the view of the investigator jeopardized the health of the        subject;    -   Any other medical reason;    -   Insufficient compliance regarding time schedules or medication        intake; and    -   Protocol violation(s) that in the Investigator's opinion was        (were) incompatible with further participation of the subject in        the study.        Treatments        Treatments Administered

The active drug substance used in the 3007, 3008 and 5050 Studies wascilansetron hydrochloride monohydrate, which was supplied as 2 mgtablets. Each tablet contained 2 mg of cilansetron as the hydrochloridemonohydrate salt. The dose of cilansetron used in this study wasprimarily based on results from a recently completed phase II clinicaltrial (Study S241.2.113) in non-constipated IBS subjects, which showedthat the 2 mg dose TID was superior to placebo in providing adequaterelief of IBS symptoms. Dosages were manufactured by the PharmaceuticalSupplies Department of Solvay Pharmaceuticals B. V., subject to GoodManufacturing Practice Guidelines. Cilansetron 2 mg was studied for aperiod of 52 weeks. Study drug was to be taken orally TID with orwithout food with a glass of water (at least 150 ml).

Prior and Concomitant Therapy

The medications listed in the non-permitted medication section of thedouble-blind efficacy protocol were not to be used during the treatmentperiod if at all possible. These medications (as with all concomitantmedications) had to be documented on the CRF.

Non-Permitted Medication

Subjects requiring chronic or occasional treatment with any of thefollowing drugs were to be excluded from the study. The use of any ofthese medications during the study was regarded as a protocol violation.Use of these medications had to be documented on the CRF.

-   -   Other 5-HT₃ antagonists;    -   Stimulant laxatives (e.g., bisacodyl, sennosides, cascara,        casanthranol);    -   Osmotic laxatives (e.g., magnesium, phosphate, biphosphate,        lactulose);    -   Anti-diarrheals such as: attapulgite (Diar-Aid®, Kaopectate®,        etc.); bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®, Pink Bismuth, and        Bismatrol); loperamide (Imodium®, Imodium A-D®, etc.);    -   5-HT₁-receptor agonist anti-migraine agents such as: sumatriptan        (Imitrex®), naratriptan (Amerge®), zolmitriptan (Zomig®), ®),        rizatriptan benzoate (Maxalt®);    -   Pseudoephedrine containing decongestants (e.g., Sudafed®, Entex        PSE®, etc.) for more than two days per week during the whole        study;    -   Retinoids such as isotretinoin (Accutane®);    -   Fluvoxamine Maleate (Luvox® or generic equivalent).        The GERB recommended that fluvoxamine be a prohibited medication        for cilansetron studies based on the results of a        pharmacokinetic drug interaction study. It was determined that        cilansetron plasma levels increased approximately six to seven        times when administered concurrently with fluvoxamine, a        selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This is believed to be        due to fluvoxamine's strong inhibition of the cytochrome P4501A2        pathway. Only small increases in cilansetron plasma        concentrations were observed when cilansetron was        co-administered with inhibitors of the CYP4502D6 and 3A4        pathways, respectively. Consequently, a substantial increase in        cilansetron plasma concentrations is not expected to occur with        other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.        Rescue Medication

Non-stimulant laxatives (e.g., glycerin suppositories, enemas,methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, etc.) could be used to treatconstipation. If a subject was having relatively normal bowel movementswith respect to frequency and consistency and was feeling occasionallybloated (very mild symptoms), additional use of a stool softener (e.g.,docusate), fiber or dietary modifications while keeping the subject onstudy medication was acceptable in such cases.

Treatment Compliance

Subjects were asked to return unused, partly used or empty bottles tothe Investigator at each visit. The Investigator (or designee) was tocount the returned tablets and record the number in the CRF and drugaccountability log.

If the intake deviated more than 10% of the prefixed number of tablets,the subject was to give an explanation for the discrepancy. TheInvestigator was to decide whether the subject should continue thestudy. This was to be documented in the CRF.

Returned medication for each subject was to be counted at each visit bythe study monitor, compared with the clinical records of intake, andreturned to a contract organization. The Investigator was not permittedto return or destroy unused clinical drug supplies or packagingmaterials.

Efficacy and Safety Variables

Safety Measurements

The safety of subjects was monitored prior to, during, and at theconclusion of the 3007 and 3008 Studies using the following assessments:

-   -   AEs/serious AEs (SAEs)    -   Laboratory assessments and stool occult blood    -   Electrocardiograms (ECGs)    -   Vital signs and body weight    -   Physical examinations    -   Concomitant medication use        The schedule of tests and assessments for all subjects is        presented in Table 1.        Quality of Life Measurements

Subjects were asked to complete the IBS-QOL Survey at Visits 1, 3, and 6in order to assess possible changes of their QOL. The evaluation ofthese data followed the common evaluation recommended by the authors ofthis questionnaire. TABLE 1 Overview of Assessments - 3007 Visit (Day) 12 3 4 5 6 (Day 1) (Day 31) (Day 91) (Day 182) (Day 273) (Day 365)^(a)Assessments (Periods) Initial Interim I Interim II Interim III InterimIV End of Study Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria X  Physical Examination^(b)X^(c) X Vital Signs (Temperature, BP, Pulse) X^(c) X X X X X 12-Lead ECGX^(c) X X X Hematology X^(c) X X X Blood Chemistry X^(c) X X XUrinalysis X^(c) X X X Urine Pregnancy Test^(d) X  QuantitativePregnancy Test^(e) X^(c) X X X X X Blood in Stool X  X X X X X Qualityof Life Questionnaire X^(c) X X Compliance Check X X X X Distribution ofStudy Medication X  X X X Adverse Events X^(c) X X X X X ConcomitantMedication X  X X X X XBP: blood pressure.^(a)Or upon early termination.^(b)Including weight but not height.^(c)Refers to efficacy protocol assessments at normal end of study visit(termination).^(d)If positive, the subject was excluded. If negative, a sample for aquantitative serum pregnancy test was drawn and study medications weredispensed.^(e)Women of child bearing potential only. Subject were instructed toreturn to the study site for an additional serum pregnancy test if shemissed a menstrual period between study visits or otherwise felt thatshe could be pregnant.

TABLE 2 Overview of Assessments - 3008 Pre-Treatment Treatment PeriodVisit (time point) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Day −14 to −3) (Day 1) (Day 31) (Day91) (Day 182) (Day 273) (Day 365) Assessments Pre-Treatment Baseline^(h)Interim I Interim II Interim III Interim IV End of Study^(i) Informedconsent X Medical history X Demographic data X Physical examination^(a)X X Vital signs (BP, pulse) X X X X X X 12-lead ECG X X X XHematology^(b)  X^(g) X X X Blood chemistry^(b)  X^(g) X X XUrinalysis^(b)  X^(g) X X X Quantitative pregnancy test^(c) X X X X X XParasites ova and stool culture^(d)  X^(g) Blood in stool^(e) X X X X XX X Colonoscopy^(f) X Evaluation of diarrhea-predominant X IBS subjectsSub-group assessments X Distribution of Study medication X X X XCompliance check (study medication) X X X X Baseline complaints X XAdverse events X X X X X Concomitant medication X X X X X X XInterruption of Activities X^(a)Included height, weight BMI and finger rectal examination at Visit1; weight at Visit 7.^(b)Subjects were to be encouraged to fast for at least six hours priorto visit^(c)Women of child bearing potential only.^(d)If clinically indicated and had not been done ≦ 1 month before Visit1.^(e)Only dispensing of stool cards at Visit 1, only analysis of stoolcards at Visit 7, all other visits: analysis of returned stool cards anddispense of new stool cards.^(f)If not done within five years before Visit 1 or if symptoms hadchanged since then.^(g)Repeats or scheduling of procedures had to be performed within twoweeks, prior to start of treatment (if necessary).^(h)If there were more than 14 days between Visit 1 and Visit 2, theProject Medical Director had to be contacted for permission to continuethe study.^(i)Or upon early terminationPre-Treatment AssessmentsUse of Laxatives

At Visit 1 subjects were asked about their laxative use with thefollowing question:

During the last three months, how often have you used laxatives for therelief of constipation ?

0=Zero (never)

1=1 to 3 times (rarely)

2=4 to 6 times (occasionally)

3=7 to 12 times (frequently)

4=more than 12 times (regularly)

Duration of IBS

At Visit 1 subjects were asked about how long they have had IBS with thefollowing question: How long have you been suffering from IBS?

Interruption of Activities

At Visit 1, subjects were asked the following question to determinewhether the subjects' bowel problems significantly affected theiractivities.

Over the past 4 weeks, how have your IBS symptoms significantlyinterfered with your ability to effectively perform your activities(e.g. work, school, recreation, household, social or travel activities)?

0=Not at all or rarely

1=Occasionally (more than one-tenth of the time)

2=Often (more than one-quarter of the time)

3=Very often (more than one-half of the time)

4=Almost always

The subject was regarded as a severe IBS subject if he or she answeredthe above question with a rating of 3 or 4 at Visit 1.

Safety Measurements

Safety assessments in Studies 3007 and 3008 consisted of laboratorytesting, AEs, concomitant medications, vital signs, ECG reporting, andphysical examination findings. Stool specimens were analyzed at everyvisit for occult blood. An independent GERB had been established toprovide advice on GI AEs during the course of the study.

Constipation

If the subject became constipated during the 3007 and 3008 Studies, thesubject was asked the following question:

How does the constipation bother you?

1=Not at all bothered

2=Mildly bothered

3=Moderately bothered

4=Considerably bothered

5=Extremely bothered

This question was asked when the subject reported constipation (eitherat a visit or spontaneous reporting).

Adverse Events

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a subject or clinicalinvestigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and whichdoes not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. AnAE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom ordisease temporally associated with the use of the investigational drug,whether or not related to the investigational drug. It includes any sideeffect, injury, toxicity or sensitivity, any relevant abnormality(laboratory value, ECG, etc.) and worsening of an existing disease,sign, or symptom.

Adverse events were assessed at Baseline, at each clinic visit, and atthe end of the study (Month 12 or the early termination visit). All AEs,which occurred during the study were followed up in accordance with goodmedical practice until resolved or judged no longer clinicallysignificant, or if a condition was chronic, until fully characterized.Adverse events could occur in the specified follow-up period and,regardless of the interval since the last administration of the studymedication, were treated in the same manner as an AE which occurredduring the treatment with study medication. Each AE was evaluated forduration, severity, seriousness, and causal relationship to theinvestigational drug. The action taken and the outcome were alsorecorded.

Severity:

The severity of the AE was characterized as “mild, moderate, or severe”according to the following definitions:

-   -   Mild events are usually transient and do not interfere with the        subject's daily activities    -   Moderate events introduce a low level of inconvenience or        concern to the subject and may interfere with daily activities    -   Severe events interrupt the subject's usual daily activity        Relationship:

The causal relationship between the study medication and the AE wascharacterized as unrelated, unlikely, possible, probable, or unknown(unable to judge).

-   -   Events are classified as “unrelated” if there is not a        reasonable possibility that the study medication caused the AE.    -   An “unlikely” relationship suggests that only a remote        connection exists between the study medication and the reported        AE. Other conditions, including chronic illness, progression or        expression of the disease state, or reaction to concomitant        medication appear to explain the reported AE.    -   A “possible” relationship suggests that the association of the        AE with the study medication is unknown; however, the AE is not        reasonably supported by other conditions.    -   A “probable” relationship suggests that a reasonable temporal        sequence of the AE with drug administration exists and, in the        Investigator's clinical judgment, it is likely that a causal        relationship exists between the drug administration and the AE,        and other conditions (chronic illness, progression or expression        of the disease state, or concomitant medication reactions) do        not appear to explain the AE.        All efforts were made to classify the AE according to the above        categories. The category “unknown” (unable to judge) could be        used only if the causality was, for one or another reasons, not        assessable, e.g., because of insufficient evidence, conflicting        evidence, conflicting data, or poor documentation.        Serious Adverse Events:

An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose:

-   -   results in death    -   is life-threatening (an event in which the subject was at risk        of death at the time of the event; it does not refer to an event        which hypothetically might have caused death if it was more        severe)    -   results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity    -   requires (inpatient) hospitalization or prolongation of an        existing hospitalization    -   is a congenital anomaly/birth defect        In addition, medical and scientific judgment should be exercised        in deciding whether other conditions should also be considered        serious, such as important medical events that may not be        immediately life-threatening or not result in death or        hospitalization, but may jeopardize the subject's safety or may        require intervention to prevent one of the other outcomes listed        in the definition above. If a subject became pregnant during        drug administration, this was to be reported as a SAE.        Laboratory Assessments

Subjects were encouraged to fast at least six hours prior to laboratorysamples being drawn. Laboratory safety tests were performed at Day 1(Visit 5 of the core protocol), Months 1, 6, and 12 (end of study or atthe early termination visit). Blood and urine were analyzed for:

Hematology:

-   -   Prothrombin time (PT) (only before colonoscopy, as per clinical        practice)    -   Hemoglobin    -   Hematocrit    -   Red blood cell count (RBC)    -   White blood cell count (WBC)    -   Differential blood count    -   Platelet count        Blood Chemistry:    -   Glucose    -   Creatinine    -   Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)    -   Creatine kinase (CK)    -   Alkaline phosphatase (AP)    -   Total bilirubin    -   Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)    -   Aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)    -   Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)    -   Triglycerides    -   Cholesterol    -   Total protein    -   Uric acid    -   Sodium    -   Potassium    -   Calcium    -   Quantitative beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (β-HCG) (at        every visit)    -   Thyroid stimulating hormone (visit 1 only)        Urine:    -   Urobilinogen    -   Blood    -   Bilirubin    -   Ketones    -   Glucose    -   Protein    -   Nitrite    -   Leukocytes    -   pH    -   Dipstick pregnancy test (Day 1 only, if necessary)        Stool:    -   Parasite, ova and stool culture (visit 1 only, if necessary)    -   Occult blood (analysis at each visit)

Quantitative β-HCG tests were performed at each visit, to determinewhether female subjects of childbearing potential were pregnant.Additionally, a dipstick urine pregnancy test was performed at Visit 1.If the urine test was positive, the subject was excluded. If the urinetest was negative, a sample was drawn for the quantitative β-HCG testand the subject was dispensed study medication.

If a subject was pregnant based on serum pregnancy test the subject wasremoved from study medication and all early termination procedures(including reporting of SAEs) were completed. Furthermore, the subjectwas to be followed until resolution of the pregnancy. If the subject'sβ-HCG pregnancy test was indeterminate, the subject had to discontinuestudy medication for a period not to exceed two weeks and have a repeatpregnancy test. If the repeat test was negative the subject couldcontinue study medication. A female subject of childbearing potentialwas instructed to return to the study site for a quantitative pregnancytest if she missed her normal monthly menstrual period between scheduledstudy visits or otherwise felt that she could be pregnant.

For stool analysis for occult blood, subjects were given three stoolcards at Day 1, Months 1, 3, 6, and 9 with instructions to place onestool sample from a single day's stool on each card and bring the threecards back at their next visit. The three stool samples had to come fromstools collected on separate days during the last week prior to theirnext scheduled visit (i.e., one stool sample per card). At each visitthe study staff reviewed the three stool sample cards and recorded theresults in the CRF.

At Day 1 (Visit 5 of the core protocol), laboratory samples were drawnand the results were not received until after the subject had beendispensed study medication and enrolled into this extension protocol.Therefore, upon receipt of the laboratory results the investigator (ordesignee) determined if the results interfered with the continuedadministration of study medication. At this time, the investigator hadto determine if the subject was suitable for continuation into the study(see Section 0 Exclusion Criteria).

Vital Signs and Body Weight

Vital signs (including systolic and diastolic blood pressure,temperature, and pulse) were assessed at all clinic visits. Weight wasobtained at Day 1 (Visit 5 of the core protocol) and Month 12 (end ofstudy or early termination visit).

Electrocardiograms

Resting 12-lead ECGs were performed at Day 1 (Visit 5 of the coreprotocol), Months 1, 6, and 12 (end of study or early terminationvisit). A centralized ECG service was used to evaluate all ECG tracingsto supply consistent standardized ECG interpretation.

Physical Examinations

Complete physical examinations were performed at Day 1 (Visit 5 of thecore protocol) and Month 12 (end of study or early termination visit).

Concomitant Medications

Prior and concomitant medications were recorded during each visit and/orthrough spontaneous reporting. Administration of all medications(including over the counter, herbal/holistic, and prescriptionmedications) was documented in the CRF.

Quality of Life Measurement

Subjects were asked to complete a IBS-QOL Survey at Day 1 (Visit 5 ofthe core protocol), Month 6 and Month 12 (end of study or earlytermination) in order to assess possible changes of their QOL. TheIBS-QoL survey, a 34 item IBS-specific QoL questionnaire consisting of 8subscales (i.e., interference with activity; body image; health worry;food avoidance; social reaction; sexual; relationship; and dysphoria)was completed by patients at baseline and at later specified time points(e.g., at week 12 and at week 16 in Study 5050). The evaluation of thesedata followed the common evaluation recommended by the authors of thisquestionnaire.

Appropriateness of Measurements

All safety assessments used in this study are widely used and generallyrecognized as reliable, accurate, and relevant. The definition of IBS isbased on the Rome criteria published in 1988, and revised in 1990 and1992. The definition of diarrhea-predominant IBS is based on the Rome IIcriteria. Rome criteria are the standard used to define IBS for thepurpose of clinical studies for functional bowel diseases.

Data Quality Assurance

Steps were taken to assure the accuracy and reliability of data. Theseincluded: the selection of qualified Investigators and appropriate studycenters; the review of protocol procedures with the Investigator andassociated personnel prior to the study; periodic monitoring visits; andon-site audits. The CRFs were reviewed for accuracy and completeness,100% verified for critical fields, and the database was audited.

Statistical and Analytical Plan

Summary statistics for the data collected during the studies arepresented to give a general description of the subjects studied and anoverview of the safety results. Data from all centers were combined inthe computation of these descriptive summaries. Categorical variableswere summarized by the number and percentage of subjects in eachcategory. Continuous variables were summarized using N, mean, standarderror, median, minimum, and maximum values. No formal statistical testswere planned a priori, but if necessary, statistical tests were to beused to explore trends over time and relationship with cilansetron use.Important results are presented as in-text tables.

Analysis Populations

The Safety populations in Studies 3007 and 3008 were defined as allsubjects who received at least one dose of study medication in Studies3007 and 3008, respectively, and had at least one assessment of safetyafter starting study medication in Studies 3007 and 3008, even if nosafety evaluations were carried out and no AEs were reported.Specifically, subjects who were lost to follow-up and had nopost-Baseline contact with the site were excluded from the Safetypopulation. The subjects who discontinued from the study due to lost tofollow-up were identified based on the information collected on thestudy termination CRF page.

Analysis Timepoints—3007

Analyses of Study 3007 were based on data from the 3006 Study (discussedabove) as well as data from Study 3007. Except where noted, analyseswere based on data collected while subjects were receiving cilansetrontreatment in either Study 3006 or Study 3007. Specifically, analyseswere based on on-treatment data from both Study 3006 and 3007 forsubjects randomized to cilansetron in Study 3006, and were based onon-treatment data from Study 3007 for subjects randomized to placebo inStudy 3006.

All by-visit analyses were relative to the start of cilansetron studymedication. Therefore, a correspondence had to be made between visittimepoints in Study 3006 and Study 3007 for subjects randomized tocilansetron in Study 3006 and visit timepoints in Study 3007 forsubjects randomized to placebo in Study 3006. Table 4 summarizes thecorrespondence between the analysis timepoints and corresponding visitnumbers of Studies 3006 and Study 3007, along with the target days andvisit windows. TABLE 3 Analysis Timepoints Analysis Visit Number VisitNumber Timepoint (Visit Window; (Visit Window; (Relative Target Day) forTarget Day) for to the Starting 3006 subjects 3006 subjects ofCilansetron) randomized to cilansetron randomized to placebo Day 1 3006Visit 2 (Day 1) 3007 Visit 1 (Day 1) Month 1 3006 Visit 3 3007 Visit 2(Day 16 to 46; Day 31) (Day 16 to 46; Day 31) Month 3 3006 Visit 5 3007Visit 3 (Day 76 to 106; Day 91) (Day 76 to 106; Day 91) Month 6 3007Visit 3 3007 Visit 4 (Day 137 to 227; Day 182) (Day 137 to 227; Day 182)Month 9 3007 Visit 4 3007 Visit 5 (Day 228 to 318; Day 273) (Day 228 to318; Day 273) Month 12 3007 Visit 5 3007 Visit 6 (Day 319 to 410; Day365) (Day 319 to 410; Day 365) Month 15 3007 Visit 6 N/A (≧Day 411; Day455)

For all analyses, Month 1 refers to Month 1 from Study 3006 for subjectsrandomized to cilansetron in Study 3006 and Month 1 from Study 3007 forsubjects randomized to placebo in Study 3006. Since there was no clinicvisit at Month 2 for Study 3007, Month 2 visit of the core Study 3006was not included in any visit interval. For subjects who were oncilansetron in core Study 3006, the pre-treatment period of Study 3006was the analysis Baseline.

For vital signs, laboratory results, and ECGs, Baseline was defined asthe pre-treatment period of core Study 3006 for subjects randomized tothe cilansetron treatment group in Study 3006 and as Visit 5 of Study3006 for subjects randomized to the placebo group in Study 3006. Datareported at Visit 1 of Study 3006 were used as a Baseline for followingparameters: medical history, assessment of Interruption of Activities,and demographics.

For IBS-QOL, Baseline for subjects randomized to the cilansetrontreatment group was defined as Visit 2 (Day 1) of core Study 3006. Forsubjects randomized to the placebo group of core Study 3006, Visit 5 ofthe core Study 3006 was assigned as the Baseline.

If there were multiple assessments within a visit window withnon-missing values, the assessment with the closest date to the targetdate was used in the analysis. If there were multiple assessments withthe same closest date to the target date, the assessment with the latestvisit date was used. If the multiple assessments, such as laboratoryparameters or ECGs, with the same closest date to the target date wereperformed on the same visit date, the last assessment was used. Datacollected outside the visit windows were not included in the by visitanalysis, but could be included in overall and endpoint analyses.

All visit windows were calculated inclusive of start and stop days forthe window. The above visit windows could result in observations notbeing included in the by-visit analyses because the purpose of the visitwindows was to allow for more homogenous visit data for the by-visitanalyses. However, all observations collected up through 30 days afterthe last dose of study drug were included in any markedly abnormalpresentations or clinically significant data presentations.

Similar to the safety assessment mentioned above, the first day ofreceiving cilansetron was used as the reference timepoint for theaccounting of time interval analyses. Thus starting point here wasassigned to Day 1 of Study 3007 for subjects from the placebo group ofStudy 3006, compared to Day 1 of the core Study 3006 for those from thecilansetron group of Study 3006. For the by time interval analyses ofdisposition and prevalence of AEs, the following interval windows wereused:

-   -   Interval 1: 0 to 1 month: [Day 1 through Day 30; does not apply        to summary of prevalence of AEs]    -   Interval 2: 1 to 3 months: [Day 31 through Day 91; does not        apply to summary of prevalence of AEs]    -   Interval 4: 0 to 3 months: [Day 1 through Day 91]    -   Interval 5: 3 to 6 months: [Day 92 through Day 182]    -   Interval 6: 6 to 9 months: [Day 183 through Day 273]    -   Interval 7: 9 to 12 months: [Day 274 through Day 365]    -   Interval 8: 12 to 15 months: [Day 366 through Day 456]        Interval 9: >15 months: [≧Day 457]        Analysis Time Points—3008

Study 3008 was comprised of a pre-treatment period and atreatment-period. After the pretreatment assessment at Visit 1 (Days0.14 to −3), subjects were to return to the study site for a Baselineassessment and start the treatment at Visit 2 (Day 1). Interimassessments were done at Visits 3 (Day 31/Month 1), 4 (Day 91/Month 3),5 (Day 182/Month 6), and 6 (Day 273/Month 9). Subjects completed thestudy with an end of study assessment at Visit 7 (Day 365/Month 12). Allsubjects who discontinued study treatment (early termination) afterVisit 2 (Day 1) had to have the same post study assessments required atVisit 7 performed at their early termination visit.

For by-visit assessments, visit windows were assigned to thepost-Baseline assessments as follows (vital signs, laboratory tests, andECGs):

Month 1: Day 16 to Day 46; the target Day is day 31;

Month 3: Day 76 to Day 106; the target Day is day 91;

Month 6: Day 137 to Day 227; the target Day was day 182;

Month 9: Day 228 to Day 318; the target Day is day 273;

Month 12: Day 319 to Day 410; the target Day is day 365.

If there were multiple assessments within a visit window withnon-missing values, the assessment with the closest date to the targetdate was used in the analysis. If there were multiple assessments withthe same closest date to the target date, the assessment with the latestvisit date was used. If the multiple assessments, such as laboratoryparameters or ECGs, with the same closest date to the target date wereperformed on the same visit date, the last assessment was used. Datacollected outside the visit windows were not included in the by-visitanalysis, but may have been included in overall and Endpoint analyses.All visit windows were calculated inclusive of start and stop days forthe window. The above visit windows could result in observations notbeing included in the by-visit analyses because the purpose of the visitwindows was to allow for more homogenous visit data for the by-visitanalyses. However, all observations collected up through 30 days afterthe last dose of study drug were included in any markedly abnormalpresentations or clinically significant data presentations.

For the by time-interval analyses of disposition, prevalence of AEs, andof markedly abnormal and predefined changes in laboratory values, vitalsigns, and ECGs, the following interval windows were used:

Interval 1: 0 to 1 month: [Day 1 through Day 30; does not apply tosummary of prevalence of AEs]

Interval 2: 1 to 2 months: [Day 31 through Day 60; does not apply tosummary of prevalence of AEs]

Interval 3: 2 to 3 months: [Day 61 through Day 91; does not apply tosummary of prevalence of AEs]

Interval 4: 0 to 3 months: [Day 1 through Day 91]

Interval 5: 3 to 6 months: [Day 92 through Day 182]

Interval 6: 6 to 9 months: [Day 183 through Day 273]

Interval 7: >9 months: [≧Day 274]

Data Handling Rules

The following data handling rules were established to ensure the qualityof data used in the analyses:

-   -   All data from core Study 3006 were derived from the individual        study source and analysis datasets, including coded files such        as AEs, medical history, and concomitant medication. No        additional measures were taken to resolve any coding        consistencies between the core Study 3006 and Study 3007. Such        discrepancies were expected to occur with very limited        frequency.    -   Data provided by vendors for standard laboratory parameters and        ECGs were reconciled at the subject level with the CRF database        to identify and correct discrepancies in subject identification,        and demographic information.    -   If the onset date of an AE in the 3007 or 3008 CRF database was        missing, then the event on the AE CRF was considered as        treatment-emergent, unless the identical even was recorded on        the baseline complaint CRF, then the event was not considered as        treatment-emergent.    -   Baseline for laboratory values, vital signs, physical        examination, and ECGs was defined as the last measurement prior        to or on the date of the first dose of study medication, e.g.,        as Visit 1 of core Study 3006 for Study 3007 for subjects        randomized to the cilansetron treatment group in Study 3006 and        as the last post-Baseline visit of Study 3006 (normally Visit 5)        for subjects randomized to the placebo group in Study 3006.        These Baseline values from Study 3006 were used for summaries of        change from Baseline.    -   For by-timepoint or by-visit analysis, Endpoint for laboratory        values, vital signs, physical examination, and ECGs was defined        as the last non-missing measurement collected while on        cilansetron study medication. On cilansetron study medication        was defined as any value collected within one day of the last        dose of cilansetron.    -   If no assessments were done in Study 3007 for laboratory values,        vital signs, and ECGs for a subject from the treatment group of        Study 3006, then endpoint for that subject could be carried over        from Study 3006 data.    -   For the presentation of abnormalities for laboratory        measurement, vital signs, and ECGs, abnormal values collected        after the first dose of study medication and within 30 days of        the last dose of study medication were included.        Subject Disposition

In Study 3007, this was comprised of the number and percentage ofsubjects who continued into Study 3007 from Study 3006, subjects whoreceived study medication, subjects who completed the study, andsubjects who prematurely discontinued from the study are presented. InStudy 3008, this comprised the number and percentage of subjects whoenrolled in the study (i.e., signed informed consent), subjects whoreceived study medications, subjects who completed the study, andsubjects who prematurely discontinued from the study. The reasons ofdiscontinuation from the study were summarized. Numbers were broken downfurther by reasons of discontinuation.

A listing of subjects in the Safety population who prematurelydiscontinued from the study with reasons for discontinuation ispresented in Section 12. Also, a listing of subjects who had a majorprotocol deviation will be presented for the Safety population inSection 12.

The number of subjects not satisfying the inclusion criteria orsatisfying the exclusion criteria (general exclusion criteria, specificGI exclusion criteria, and additional interim exclusion criteria) ispresented for all subjects in the safety population.

The number of the subjects who had major protocol deviations during thestudy is presented for the safety population. Criteria for majorprotocol deviations were defined as:

-   -   Subjects who did not meet inclusion/exclusion criteria other        than the inclusion criteria 6 and 7, even if a waiver was        granted; subjects who did not meet inclusion criterion 6 or 7        and met all other inclusion/exclusion criteria will not be        considered major protocol violators;    -   Subjects who were <80% or >120% compliant with study drug; or    -   Subjects who received any of the following medications,        prohibited by the protocol, after starting the treatment period:    -   stimulant laxatives    -   osmotic laxatives    -   other 5HT3 antagonists    -   anti-diarrheals    -   5HT1 agonists    -   Pseudoephedrine containing decongestants

For Study 5050, of a total of 402 patients randomized to treatment, 400received study medication and 395 were included in the safety analysis(cilansetron, N=301; placebo, N=94). Five patients were excluded becauseof a lack of a post-baseline safety evaluation. Thirty nine percent ofpatients in the cilansetron group and 56% in the placebo group withdrewfrom the study; the differences in withdrawals largely were due to lackof efficacy (15% v. 34%, respectively), followed by other unspecifiedreasons (16% v. 19%, respectively) and AEs (10% v. 9%, respectively).Most patients (57%) were in the 41 to 64 year age category and 72% ofall patients were female.

Demographic Variables, Background Characteristics, and Medical History

The following Baseline demographic variables are presented for theSafety population: age (years); age category (18-40, 41-64, and ≧65years old); gender; race (Caucasian, African American, Asian, other);and current use of tobacco products (yes, no). The age categories may becollapsed or expanded further depending on whether it mitigates theinterpretation. Age will be calculated at the date of the first dose ofstudy medication, using date of birth information. The number andpercentage of subjects with laxative use for the relief of constipationduring the last three months prior to enrollment are presented bycategory of use [never, rarely (1 to 3 times), occasionally (4 to 6times), frequently (7 to 12 times), and regularly (more than 12 times)].Prior laxative use is categorized as No (response of never) and Yes[responses of 1 (1 to 3 times), 2 (4 to 6 times), 3 (7 to 12 times), and4 (more than 12 times)].

Summary statistics are presented for the Safety population for thefollowing Baseline characteristics and vital signs: weight, height, bodymass index (BMI), pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic bloodpressure, and body temperature. The number and percentage of subjects ineach BMI category are also presented (<30 and ≧30 kg/m²). For vitalsigns of Study 3007, Baseline was defined as Visit 1 of core Study 3006for subjects randomized to the cilansetron treatment group in Study3006, and as the last post-Baseline visit of Study 3006 (normally Visit5) for subjects randomized to the placebo group in Study 3006. Forheight, weight, and BMI, Visit 1 of core Study 3006 was assigned asBaseline for all subjects of Study 3007.

The number and percentage of subjects in the safety population in eachassessment category at the pre-treatment visit of Study 3008 arepresented for the following organic or parasite diseases: parasites(negative, positive, not applicable (NA)); ova (positive, negative, NA);stool culture (normal; abnormal; NA); and colonoscopy (normal;abnormal).

The Interruption of Activities assessment performed at the pre-treatmentvisit of Studies 3007 and 3008 (e.g., at the beginning of Study 3006)was summarized for subjects in the Safety population. The number andpercentage of subjects with each assessment response at thepre-treatment visit were summarized [not at all or rarely, occasionally(more than one-tenth of the time), often (more than one-quarter of thetime), very often (more than one-half of the time), almost always]. Theseverity of IBS was categorized based on the response to theInterruption of Activities Assessment at the pre-treatment visit. SevereIBS included a response of 3 (very often) or 4 (almost always), moderateIBS included a response of 1 (occasionally) or 2 (often), and mild IBSwill include a response of 0 (rarely or not at all).

Baseline IBS History/Disease definition was summarized for the Safetypopulation. The number and percentage of subjects with continuous orrecurrent symptoms for at least three months of abdominal pain anddiscomfort which is: relieved with defecation, associated with a changein stool frequency, or associated with a change in stool consistency arepresented. The frequency of the following characteristics was alsosummarized (none, occasional, frequent, or permanent): altered stoolfrequency (<3 stools/week, >3 stools/day); altered stool form(lumpy/hard, loose/watery), and altered stool passage (straining,urgency, feeling of incomplete evacuation, passage of mucus, bloating,and feeling of abdominal distension). Summary statistics are alsoprovided for the duration of IBS. Duration of IBS is categorized intothe following categories: <6 months, 6 month to <12 months, 12 months to<18 months, 18 months to <24 months, and ≧24 months. The durationcategories may be collapsed or expanded further depending on whether itmitigates the interpretation.

The number and percentage of subjects in each response category (not atall or rarely, occasionally (more than one-tenth of the time), often(more than one-quarter of the time), very often (more than one-half ofthe time), and almost always for the following items collected duringthe studies on the diarrhea-predominant IBS subject eligibilityquestionnaire are presented for the Safety population:

-   -   In the last six months, have you had more than three bowel        movements per day?    -   In the last six months, have you had loose, mushy, or watery        bowel movements (stools)?    -   In the last six months, have you experienced an urgent need to        have a bowel movement that made you rush to a toilet?    -   In the last six months, have you had fewer than three bowel        movements each week?    -   In the last six months, have you had lumpy or hard bowel        movements (stools)?    -   In the last six months, have you needed to strain a lot to have        a bowel movement?

Medical history diagnoses/conditions were coded using the MedicalDictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) coding dictionary. Theincidence of medical history conditions by primary system organ classand preferred term is presented for the Safety population. Subjects werecounted at most once within each primary system organ class andpreferred term.

A listing of the Baseline demographic data, including age, gender, race,use of tobacco, BMI, duration of IBS, and severity of IBS is presentedfor all subjects in the Safety population.

Prior and Concomitant Medications

Concomitant medications were assigned to a generic drug name using theWorld Health Organization (WHO) Drug dictionary.¹ Subsequently, the drugnames were matched to the respective Anatomical-Therapeutic-Chemical(ATC) classification system.

Concomitant Medications Taken after Receiving Study Medication

Concomitant medications were defined as any medication started on orafter the first dose of cilansetron study medication, or any medicationstarted prior to first dose of cilansetron study medication andcontinued after the first dose of cilansetron.

For Study 3007, if a medication record from the Study 3006 databasewould qualify as concomitant medication in 3007 for a subject randomizedto the placebo treatment group in Study 3006, based on conservativerules applied to handle partial dates, then the medication wasclassified as concomitant medication for the Study 3007 analysis.

The incidence of key concomitant medications was summarized by ATC class(the 3^(rd) level if available; the 2^(nd) level otherwise) and genericterm for the Safety population. The following medications wereconsidered key concomitant medications:

-   -   Anti-diarrheals    -   Analgesics    -   Anti-migraine isometheptene        mucate/dichloralphenazone/acetaminophen combinations    -   Pseudoephedrine containing decongestants    -   Low dose oral steroids    -   Prophylactic antibiotics    -   Anti-depressants    -   Fiber supplements    -   Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid    -   Non-narcotic analgesics for the treatment of chronic pain        associated with chronic arthritis, fibromyalgia, or sciatica    -   Calcium antagonists    -   Non-stimulant laxatives    -   Stimulant/irritant laxatives    -   Anticholinergics    -   Antispasmodics    -   Anti-emetics    -   Oral blood glucose lowering agents    -   Serum lipid reducing agents    -   Anti-anemic preparations    -   Anti-acne preparations for systemic use    -   Cough and cold preparations

A list of ATC codes corresponding to each medication class listed aboveis provided in Table 4. TABLE 4 Key Concomitant Medication ATC Code ListKey Concomitant Medication Supporting ATC Codes Comments/NotesAnti-diarrheals A03; A07DA; A07BB;Antispasmodic/anticholinergic/propulsive agents; A07BC; A07FA; A07Xantipropulsives; bismuth; other intestinal absorbents; antidiarrhealmicroorganisms; other anti-diarrheals Analgesics N02A; N02B Opioids;other analgesics & antipyretics Anti-migraines N02CA; N02CB; N02CXPseudoephedrine decongestants R01AA; R01AB; R01BA Low dose oral steroidsA01AC; H02 Corticosteroids for local oral treatment; corticosteroids forsystemic use Prophylactic antibiotics A01AB; D10AF; D01BA;Anti-infectives for local oral treatment; acne anti- G01A; G01BA, GO1BC,infectives; dermatologic anti-fungals; gyn anti- G01BE, G01BF; G04AA,infectives/anticeptics; gyn antibiotics/steroid G04AB, G04AC, G04AG,combos; urinary anti-infectives; systemic G04AH, G04AK; J01; J02;antibacterials; systemic anti-mycotics; systemic J04; J05antimycobacterials; systemic antivirals; Anti-depressants N06A Entireclass Fiber supplements A06AC Bulk producers Psyllium hydrophilicmucilloid A06AC Bulk producers Non-narcotic analgesics N02B All butopiates Calcium antagonists C08; C02LI Ca-channel antagonists;Ca-channel antagonist & diuretic combinations Non-stimulant laxativesA06AA; A06AC; A06AD; Softeners & emollients; bulk producers; A06AG;A02AA osmotically acting; enemas; magnesium compounds;Stimulant/irritant laxatives A06AB Contact laxatives AnticholinergicsA03; R06AA; R06AD; R06 = Systemic antihistamines, specifically: N05AA,N05AB, N05AC R06AA-ethanolamines (i.e., diphenhydramine & clemastine)have high anticholinergic activity as do R06AD-phenythiazines (i.e.,promethazine); phenylthiazine containing antipsychotics (N05A- A, B & C)Antispasmodics A03A A03B A03C A03D Antispasmodic & anticholinergic andpropulsive A03E A03FA; agents; antacids with antispasmodics; urinaryA02AG; G04BD antispasmodics Anti-emetics A04AA & A04AD; R06AE-piperazineantihistamines for systemic use R06AE; R06AD; (i.e., hydroxyzine) havehigh anti-emetic activity & R06AD-phenylthizaines have very high anti-emetic activity Oral blood glucose lowering A10BF Alpha glucosidaseinhibitors agents Serum lipid reducing agents B04AD Bile acidsequestrants Anti-anemic preparations B03A Iron preparations Anti-acnepreparations for D10BA; D05BB Retinoids for acne; retinoids forpsoriasis systemic use Cough & cold preparations R05DA; R05FA Opiumalkaloids & derivatives; opium derivatives & expectorantsCompliance and Duration of Exposure

Percentage compliance was calculated as the number of tablets a subjecttook divided by the number of tablets scheduled to be taken multipliedby 100. For the Safety population, the number and percentage of subjectswith percentage compliance in each of the following categories weresummarized: <80%, 80%-120%, and >120%. Summaries showing the number ofsubjects, mean and median compliance, standard error, minimum, andmaximum compliance are also presented. A listing of compliance to thestudy medication is presented in Section 12 of this report.

Duration of exposure to study medication was calculated from the daythat the first dose of cilansetron study medication was taken, to thelast day cilansetron was taken (last date study medication was takenminus first date cilansetron study medication was taken plus one),without adjustment for drug holidays. The mean duration of exposure wassummarized in days for the Safety population for the entire duration ofthe study. The duration of exposure was also categorized and presentedas 0-1 month, >1-2 months, >2-3 months, >3-6 months, >6-9 months, >9-12months, >12-15 months, and >15 months.

Drug holiday information collected during Studies 3007 and 3008 wassummarized for the Safety population for the period when subjects wereon cilansetron study medication. In Study 3007, this period includedtreatment time for subjects from the placebo group of Study 3006. Forthose from the treatment group of Study 3006, however, treatment time inboth Study 3006 and 3007 were included. A drug holiday was when theinvestigator directs a subject to discontinue study medication for aperiod of time (not to exceed seven days without approval from ProjectMedical Officer) due to the subject well being and when the subject wason cilansetron. The number and percentage of subjects with at least oneoccurrence of drug holiday (overall and by time interval), thedistribution of number of drug holidays during the entire treatmentperiod, the distribution of total number of days on drug holiday duringthe entire treatment period, descriptive statistics of total number ofdays on drug holiday during the entire treatment period, and the ratioof duration of drug holiday over the duration of treatment arepresented.

Overall Adverse Event Analysis

In the calculation of the percentages for AEs that were gender specific,the denominator was based on the number of subjects in the Safetypopulation for that gender. Gender specific AEs were flagged in the AEtables.

A treatment-emergent AE (TEAE) was defined as any AE with onset date onor after the date of starting study medication (i.e., for Study 3007,the date of first dose of study medication from Study 3006 for patientsrandomized to the cilansetron treatment group in Study 3006, or the dateof first dose from Study 3007 for patients randomized to the placebotreatment group in Study 3007) and up through seven days after the lastdose of study medication (if not serious) or up through 30 days afterthe last dose of study medication (if serious). Adverse events that werealready present prior to the first dose of cilansetron study medicationbut increased in severity afterwards were considered astreatment-emergent.

For Study 3007, if a subject who randomized to the cilansetron treatmentgroup in Study 3006 temporarily discontinued study medication after thelast dose of study medication from 3006, then any AE with onset betweenthe last dose of study medication for Study 3006 and the first dose ofstudy medication for Study S241.3007 were considered treatment-emergent.Moreover, if an AE from the 3006 database would qualify as TEAE in Study3007 for a subject randomized to the placebo treatment group in Study3006 based on conservative rules applied to handle partial dates, thenthe AE was not classified as treatment-emergent for analyses of Study3007.

The overall incidence of TEAEs is presented by primary system organclass and by preferred term. Subjects were counted at most once for eachpreferred term and each primary system organ class. The overallincidence of TEAEs is also presented by primary system organ class andhigher level term, as well as by primary system organ class and lowerlevel term. In addition, the overall incidence of TEAEs is presented byall system organ classes and all higher level terms.

The overall incidence of TEAEs is also presented separately by severityand by drug relationship. For these presentations, subjects were countedat most once for each preferred term and each primary system organ classand each preferred term under the maximum severity or the strongestrelationship to study medication. Severity was categorized as mild,moderate, severe, or unknown; for drug relationship, the pooling ofcategories was represented as not related (unrelated), related (possiblyrelated, probably related, and unlikely), and unknown.

The prevalence of all TEAEs is presented by three-month interval definedin Section 0 (i.e., Months 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and 12-15). In theanalyses of prevalence, TEAEs were counted during each interval in whichthey occurred, regardless of whether they began during that interval.Subjects were counted at most once for each preferred term and eachprimary system organ class for each time interval. Subjects were countedin the denominator of these calculations only if they were followedduring the time interval of interest. All TEAEs reported through asubject's study discontinuation visit and all SAEs reported within 30days of permanent discontinuation of study medication were included. Inthe calculation of the prevalence, percentages for TEAEs that weregender specific were based on the number of subjects in the Safetypopulation for that gender.

A listing of all AEs (TEAEs as well as non-TEAEs) is presented. Thislisting shows the preferred term of the AE, severity, seriousness,action taken, outcome, and relationship of the AE, start and stop dateof the AE, study day of onset of the AE, age, race, and gender;non-TEAEs are identified.

The overall incidence of TEAE of special interest was summarized byprimary system organ class and preferred term. Events of specialinterest were selected prior to database lock and were not based onknowledge of occurrence of these events in this study. Kaplan-Meiercurves for the time to onset of selected AEs of special interest (e.g.,constipation and ischemic colitis) are presented. The selected AEs wereidentified prior to database lock.

Additional analyses were performed for the special interest AE ofconstipation. The number and percentage of subjects (overall and bygender) with at least one episode of constipation, subjects with atleast one episode of serious constipation, subjects with at least oneepisode of severe constipation, subjects with at least one episode ofconstipation that was related to the study medication, subjects withconstipation that led to discontinuation from the study, subjects withconstipation that led to dose reduction, and number of subjects withserious complication of constipation (i.e., ischemic colitis, fecalimpaction, obstruction, perforation, mega rectum, and colectomy) werepresented. The number and percentage within each category of number ofconstipation episodes (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and ≧5) and within each botherscore (not at all bothered, mildly bothered, moderately bothered,considerably bothered, and extremely bothered) were presented. A subjectwas counted once with the maximum bother score of constipation he/sheexperienced during the treatment period. Summary statistics for theduration of constipation episodes were presented (duration ofconstipation was defined using the onset and resolution dates in the AECRF). A listing of all subjects with constipation and their drug holidayinformation (e.g., number of drug holidays and duration of drugholidays) is presented.

The incidence of TEAEs occurring in ≧5% of the subjects in the Safetypopulation was summarized using primary system organ class, higher levelterm, and preferred term. The 5% cutoff point was based on the incidencewithin higher level terms. The presentation was sorted by descendingfrequency of the incidence.

Adverse Events Subgroup Analyses—Drug-Gender and Drug-Age Interactions

Summaries of TEAEs occurring in ≧5% of the subjects in the Safetypopulation were presented by gender, age category (18-40, 41-64, and ≧65years), and overall. The 5% cutoff point was based on the incidencewithin higher level terms.

Serious Adverse Events

The overall incidence of treatment-emergent SAEs was summarized byprimary system organ class and preferred term, if there were asufficient number of SAEs to warrant such a presentation. Subjects werecounted at most once for each primary system organ class and preferredterm. Serious AEs that resolved prior to receiving study medication oroccurred more than 30 days after the last dose of study medication werenot included in the incidence tables.

A listing of all SAEs is presented; SAEs with onset prior to receivingstudy medication or more than 30 days after discontinuation of studymedication were flagged. The listing presents lower level term andpreferred term of the SAE, severity, action taken, outcome, andrelationship of the SAE, start and stop date of the SAE, study day ofonset of the SAE, age, race, and sex.

Narratives were prepared for all subjects with a SAE, including deaths.

Because the anticipated database lock for Study 3007 was within 30 daysafter the last subject visit, there was the potential that an SAE couldoccur within 30 days after the last subject dose, but not be included inthe scientific database. If any such event occurred, the event isidentified in a footnote of the SAE tables, and is discussed as specialcases in the study report. The database was not unlocked to include anysuch additional events.

For Study 3008, summaries of TEAEs occurring in ≧5% of the subjects inthe safety population were presented by gender, age (18-40, 41-64, and≧65 years), and country. The 5% cutoff point was based on the incidencewithin higher level terms.

Serious Adverse Events

The overall incidence of treatment-emergent SAEs was summarized byprimary system organ class and preferred term, if there were asufficient number of SAEs to warrant such a presentation. Subjects werecounted at most once for each primary system organ class and preferredterm. Serious AEs that resolved prior to receiving study medication oroccurred more than 30 days after the last dose of study medication werenot included in the incidence tables. A listing of all SAEs ispresented; SAEs with onset prior to receiving study medication or morethan 30 days after discontinuation of study medication were flagged. Thelisting presents lower level term and preferred term of the SAE,severity, action taken, outcome, and relationship of the SAE, start andstop date of the SAE, study day of onset of the SAE, age, race, and sex.

Adverse Events that Led to Dose Reduction of Study Medication

The total number of subjects with at least one TEAE leading to dosereduction is presented, if there were a sufficient number of AEs leadingto dose reduction to warrant such a presentation. The overall incidenceof TEAEs leading to dose reduction of study medication was summarizedfor all subjects by preferred term and by primary system organ class.Subjects were counted at most once for each primary system organ classand preferred term. Adverse events leading to dose reduction wereidentified as events with an action taken of “reduce dose”.

Adverse Events that Led to Permanent Discontinuation of Study Medication

The overall incidence of TEAEs leading to permanent discontinuation ofstudy medication is presented by primary system organ class andpreferred term. Subjects were counted at most once for each primarysystem organ class and preferred term.

Laboratory Parameters

Laboratory data are presented in conventional units. Only one centrallaboratory was used for each laboratory parameter, thus no laboratorynormalization was carried out.

For Study 3007, “baseline” was defined as Visit 1 of core Study 3006 forsubjects randomized to the cilansetron treatment group in Study 3006 andas the last post-Baseline visit of Study 3006 (normally Visit 5) forsubjects randomized to the placebo group in Study 3006.

Summary statistics are presented for all hematology and chemistryparameters at each analysis timepoint and at Endpoint, as well as forchange from Baseline results at each post-Baseline analysis timepointand at Endpoint. For laboratory assessments that were gender specific,summaries were presented separately for males and females. A listing oflaboratory assessments for hematology, chemistry, and urinalysisparameters is presented. The following categories were used for theurinalysis parameter summaries:

-   -   pH: ≦5.0, >5.0 to ≦6.0, >6.0 to ≦7.0, and >7.0    -   glucose, total protein, ketones, total bilirubin, nitrite, RBC        (erythrocytes), and urobilinogen: negative and other (consisting        of ‘trace’, ‘positive’, ‘+’, ‘++’, ‘+++’, or ‘++++’)    -   WBC (leukocytes): negative, positive

The overall incidence of post-Baseline marked abnormalities forhematology and chemistry parameters is also presented. Where applicable,the incidence of post-Baseline marked abnormalities is presentedseparately by whether the value was abnormally high or low. Anypost-Baseline markedly abnormal laboratory measurement collected afterthe first dose of cilansetron and within 30 days of the last dose ofcilansetron was included. However, assessments which were done more than30 days after last subject visit and after database lock were notincluded in the analysis. Subjects were counted at most once for thepost-Baseline marked abnormality for each laboratory parameter.Laboratory ranges used to identify post-Baseline markedly abnormalresults are presented in Table 5. TABLE 5 Laboratory Ranges Used toIdentify Markedly Abnormal Results Laboratory Parameter Lower LimitUpper Limit Hematology: Hemoglobin (g/dL) Male <11.5 NA Female <9.5 NAHematocrit (%) Male <37 NA Female <32 NA RBC (×10⁶/μL) Male <2.5 NAFemale <2.0 NA WBC (×10³/μL) <2.80 >16.00 Eosinophils (%) NA >10Basophils (%) NA >15 Lymphocytes (%) NA >80 Monocytes (%) NA >40Neutrophils (Total) (%) <15 NA Platelet Count (×10³/μL) <75 >700Chemistry: AP (U/L) NA >390 AST (SGOT) (U/L) NA >150 ALT (SGPT) (U/L)NA >165 GGT (U/L) Male NA >100 Female NA >90 Glucose (mg/dL) <30 >250Total Bilirubin (mg/dL) NA >2.0 Creatinine (mg/dL) NA >2.0 Sodium(mmol/L) <120 >165 Potassium (mmol/L) <2.5 >6.5 Lactic dehydrogenase(LDH) (U/L) NA >3.0 × upper limit of normal Total Protein (g/dL) <4.5 NAUric Acid (mg/dL) Male NA >10.5 Female NA >8.5 CK (U/L) NA >3.0 × upperlimit of normal Triglycerides (mg/dL) NA >500 Cholesterol (mg/dL) NA>500Note:NA = Not Applicable.

A listing of all markedly abnormal hematology and blood chemistry valuescollected within 30 days of discontinuation of study medication ispresented; all laboratory values collected after discontinuation ofstudy medication were identified.

Any laboratory measurement collected after the first dose of studymedication and within 30 days of the last dose of study medication wasincluded. Subjects were counted at most once for the clinically relevantpre-defined change for each laboratory parameter. The criteria forclinically relevant pre-defined changes are displayed in Table 6. TABLE6 Pre-defined Changes for Laboratory Results Delta Laboratory ParameterLow¹ High¹ Hematology: Hemoglobin (g/dL) 2.0 2.0 Hematocrit (%) 6.0 6.0RBC (×10⁶/μL) 0.7 0.7 WBC (×10³/μL) 3.0 3.0 Eosinophils (%) 3.1 3.1Basophils (%) 1.2 1.2 Lymphocytes (%) 14.0 14.0 Monocytes (%) 3.6 3.6Neutrophils (Total) (%) 17.0 17.0 Platelet Count (×10³/μL) 100.0 100.0Chemistry: AP (U/L) 28.0 28.0 AST (SGOT) (U/L) 22.0 22.0 ALT (SGPT)(U/L) 28.0 28.0 GGT (U/L) 15.0 15.0 Glucose (mg/dL) 32.0 32.0 TotalBilirubin (mg/dL) 0.6 0.6 Creatinine (mg/dL) 0.4 0.4 Sodium (mmol/L) 8.08.0 Potassium (mmol/L) 1.0 1.0 LDH (U/L) 50.0 50.0 Total Protein (g/dL)1.0 1.0 Uric Acid (mg/dL) 1.5 1.5 CK (U/L) 175 175 Triglycerides (mg/dL)125 125 Cholesterol (mg/dL) 80 80¹Predefined change low was defined as a decrease ≧Delta. Predefinedchange high was defined as an increase ≧Delta.

The overall incidence of post-Baseline marked abnormalities forhematology and chemistry parameters and the overall incidence ofclinically relevant re-defined change of hematogy, and chemistry arepresent overall by gender, age (18-40, 41-64 and greater or equal to 65years), and country.

Vital Signs

Summary statistics are presented for results at each visit and atEndpoint, as well as for change from Baseline results at each clinicvisit and at Endpoint for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulserate, and temperature.

For weight, summary statistics are presented at Baseline and atEndpoint, as well as for the change from Baseline to Endpoint.

For Study 3007, “baseline” was defined as Visit 1 of core Study 3006 forsubjects randomized to the cilansetron treatment group in Study 3006 andas the last post-Baseline visit of Study 3006 (normally Visit 5) forsubjects randomized to the placebo group in Study 3006. The by-timepointanalyses were based on timepoints defined in Section 5.7.1.2.

The overall incidence of post-Baseline marked abnormalities for vitalsigns is presented overall and by time interval. Any post-Baselinemarkedly abnormal vital sign measurement collected after the first doseof study medication and within 30 days of the last dose of studymedication was included. Subjects were counted at most once for thepost-Baseline marked abnormality for each vital signs parameter. Alisting of post-Baseline markedly abnormal vital signs is presented; allmeasurements obtained after discontinuation of study medication wereidentified. Criteria used to define post-Baseline marked abnormalitiesare presented in Table 7. Any vital sign outside the cutpoints or whichrepresented a pre-defined change with respect to the Baseline value wasconsidered as markedly abnormal. TABLE 7 Vital Sign Ranges Used toIdentify Markedly Abnormal Results Vital Sign Cutpoints Pre-definedchange Systolic Blood Pressure ≧180 mmHg Increase of ≧20 mmHg  ≦90 mmHgDecrease of ≧20 mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure ≧105 mmHg Increase of ≧15mmHg  ≦50 mmHg Decrease of ≧15 mmHg Pulse rate ≧120 bpm Increase of ≧15bpm  ≦50 bpm Decrease of ≧15 bpm Weight NA Increase of ≧7% NA Decreaseof ≧7%Note:BPM = beats per minuteElectrocardiograms

All analyses and summaries for ECG assessments were based on theevaluation performed in the central ECG laboratory.

For Study 3007, “baseline’ was defined as the pre-treatment period ofcore Study 3006 for subjects randomized to the cilansetron treatmentgroup in Study 3006 and as the last post-Baseline visit of Study 3006(normally Visit 5) for subjects randomized to the placebo group in Study3006. The by-timepoint analyses were based on timepoints defined inSection 5.7.1.2.

Summary statistics are presented for PR, QRS, QT, and QT_(c) intervals(Bazett and Fridericia formulas) and heart rate at each visit and atEndpoint, as well as for change from Baseline results at eachpost-Baseline visit and at Endpoint. Bazett's and Fridericia's QT_(c)intervals were calculated based on the following formulas:Bazett: QT _(c) intervals=QT/√RRFridericia: QT _(c) intervals=QT/ ³ √RR

Markedly abnormal ECG parameter values collected after the first dose ofstudy medication and within 30 days of the last dose of study medicationwere summarized overall. The following criteria were applied to identifymarkedly abnormal parameter values:

-   -   PR ≧0.210 sec;    -   QRS ≧0.120 sec;    -   QT_(c) >0.440 sec;

Heart rate ≧120 bpm or ≦50 bpm or change of ≧15 bpm.

The determination of markedly abnormal for QT_(c) was carried outseparately for both the Bazett correction and the Fridericia correction.

The incidence of treatment-emergent ECG abnormalities is presentedoverall and by type of abnormality. A treatment-emergent ECG abnormalitywas an abnormality identified by the ECG core laboratory that was notpresent at baseline (e.g., prior to the entry into core Study 3006), andwas observed on or after initiation of study medication and up to 30days after discontinuation of study medication. The incidence oftreatment-emergent ECG abnormalities is presented by time interval, aswell as overall for the entire treatment period. The incidence oftreatment-emergent abnormalities is also presented in more generalcategories (e.g., presenting incidence of treatment-emergent myocardialinfarction overall as well as by location), depending on whether itmitigates the interpretation.

A listing of markedly abnormal ECG parameter values and a listing oftreatment-emergent ECG abnormalities are presented.

The overall incidence of marked abnormalities for ECG parameters ispresented overall by gender and overall.

Physical Examinations

Shifts from Baseline to Endpoint (normal, abnormal, not done) arepresented for the following sites/systems examined:

-   -   HEENT    -   Cardiovascular    -   Respiratory    -   Lymphatics    -   Abdominal    -   Musculoskeletal/connective tissue    -   Neurologic/psychiatric    -   Dermatologic    -   General nutritional    -   Urogenital    -   Rectal examination        Quality of Life Analysis

Mean changes from Baseline for the IBS-QOL total score and subscaledomains were summarized via descriptive statistics at Visit 3 (Month 3)and Visit 6 (Month 12) of Study 3007 for subjects randomized to theplacebo group in core Study 3006 (or for subjects randomized to thecilansetron treatment group in the core Study 3006, at Visit 5 (Month3), at Visit 3 (Month 6) and Visit 6 (Month 15) of Study 3007).

For Study 3007, “baseline” was defined as the last post-Baseline visitof Study 3006 (normally Visit 5) for subjects randomized to the placebogroup and as Visit 1 of core Study 3006 for subjects randomized to thecilansetron treatment group.

The overall IBS-QOL score and the separate IBS-QOL domain scores (i.e.dysphoria, interference with activity, body image, health worry, foodavoidance, social reaction, sexual, and relationship) were summarized bytreatment group using descriptive statistics. The calculation of eachdomain score and the overall score is detailed in the user's manual. Foreach of the domain scores, as well as for the overall score, the changefrom Baseline to Endpoint was summarized descriptively. Based on theinstruction from the author of the IBS-QOL questionnaire, the missingdata of the IBS-QOL questionnaire were handled as follows:

-   -   If less than or equal to 20% of the items within a subscore (or        total score) were missing for a subject, the subscore (or total        score) was the summation of the non-missing scores for that        subject;    -   If more than 20% of the items within a subscore (or total score)        were missing, the subscore (or total score) was missing for that        subject.        Determination of Sample Size

For Study 3007, the number of subjects was determined solely by thenumber of completers from the core efficacy protocols. Assuming 680subjects were randomized into each core efficacy protocol and a dropoutrate of 25%, approximately 510 subjects completed each core efficacyprotocol. Assuming a further 25% of subjects who completed each coreefficacy protocol did not enroll into the 52-week extension study, atotal of 383 subjects per each core efficacy protocol were expected tobe enrolled into the 52-week extension study.

For Study 3008, approximately 800 subjects were needed to complete 52weeks of treatment. Assuming a 50% dropout rate, a sample size of 1600was needed to achieve the planned level of completed subjects.

Study Subjects

For Study 3007, subjects who were randomized to cilansetron 2 mg TID inStudy 3006 and continued cilansetron 2 mg TID during Study 3007 will bereferred to as C/C subjects or C/C treatment group; subjects who wererandomized to placebo in Study 3006 and were taking cilansetron 2 mg TIDduring Study 3007 will be referred to as P/C subjects or P/C treatmentgroup in this report.

Disposition of Subjects

Overall subject disposition for subjects who enrolled in Study 3007 issummarized in Table 8. TABLE 8 Subject Disposition (All SubjectsEnrolled) - 3007 Parameter Statistic C/C P/C Overall Number of subjectsenrolled^(a) n 262 281 543 Number of subjects who received studymedication n (%) 262 (100)  281 (100)  543 (100) Number of subjects inthe Safety population^(b) n (%) 257 (98)   279 (>99) 536 (99) Number ofsubjects who completed the study n (%) 128 (49)  135 (48) 263 (48)Number of subjects who withdrew from the study n (%) 134 (51)  146 (52)280 (52) Primary reason for withdrawal: Adverse event and lack ofefficacy n (%) 23 (9)   34 (12)  57 (10) Baseline complaint/adverseevent n (%) 10 (4)  14 (5) 24 (4) Lack of efficacy n (%) 20 (8)  25 (9)45 (8) Protocol violation n (%) 3 (1)  6 (2)  9 (2) Administrativereason n (%) 31 (12)  27 (10)  58 (11) Other n (%) 47 (18)  40 (14)  87(16) Number of subjects who died n (%)  0  0  0 IBS severity at the 3006screening Severe (Interruption of Activities score of ≧3) n (%) 147(56)  152 (54) 299 (55) Non-severe n (%) 110 (42)  127 (45) 237 (44)Number of subjects continued after Protocol n (%) 39 (15)  43 (15)  82(15) Amendments 4 and 5 Number of subjects discontinued due to Protocoln (%) 39 (15)  30 (11)  69 (13) Amendments 4 and 5 Reason fordiscontinuation^(c) Informed consent form not signed n (%) 9 (3) 11 (4)20 (4) Subject did not agree to continue n (%) 32 (12) 24 (9)  56 (10)Rating <3 for Interruption of Activities n (%) 21 (8)  19 (7) 40 (7)Subject did not exhibit severe IBS symptoms n (%) 11 (4)   8 (3) 19 (3)Subject did not benefit from treatment n (%) 4 (2)  1 (<1)  5 (1)C = cilansetron 2 mg TID;P = placebo^(a)All subjects who signed an informed consent are considered asenrolled.^(b)The Safety population is defined as all subjects who completed Study3006 and continued into Study 3007, received at least one dose ofcilansetron in Study 3007, and had at least one assessment of safetyafter starting cilansetron in Study 3007.^(c)Multiple reasons can be applicable to the same subjects.Note:Percentages are based on the number of subjects who received studymedication.

A total of 587 subjects completed the 12-week core efficacy Study 3006,283 subjects in the cilansetron 2 mg TID group versus 304 subjects inthe placebo group. Of these, 543 subjects (262 subjects versus 281subjects, respectively) were enrolled and received study medication inStudy 3007. Of the 543 subjects who received study medication, 263subjects (48%) completed the study and 280 subjects (52%) withdrew fromthe study. The completers included 20 subjects who were terminated up totwo weeks early at the end of the study at the Sponsor's request, inorder to accelerate report production and include a final clinical studyreport in the 120-day update to the NDA submission.

The most common primary reason for withdrawal was lack of efficacy(combined categories of “lack of efficacy” and “AE and lack ofefficacy”, 18%) followed by the category of “other” (16%), AE (combinedcategories of “AE and lack of efficacy” and “Baseline complaint/AE”,15%), administrative reason (11%), and protocol violation (2%). Mostsubjects in the category “other” withdrew consent or were lost tofollow-up as per Investigator comments on the Termination CRF. Inaddition to the 81 subjects (15%) who discontinued due to AE perTermination CRF, four subjects discontinued study medication due to AEsper AE CRF, but had the primary reason for early termination recorded onthe Termination CRF as lack of efficacy, protocol violation, andadministrative reason.

Small differences were observed between C/C and P/C subjects for theindividual reasons of AE (13% versus 17%), lack of efficacy (17% versus21%), and administrative reason (18% versus 14%, respectively). Apossible explanation for the difference in discontinuations due to AEand lack of efficacy is that subjects who started cilansetron treatmentin Study 3006 and discontinued during the first 12 weeks of treatmentare not accounted for in this analysis. The difference indiscontinuations due to administrative reason is driven by thedifference in discontinuations due to Protocol Amendments 4 and 5 (seediscussion below).

The overall withdrawal rate decreased from 21% during the first threemonths of Study 3007 to 13% during the last three months of Study 3007in both C/C and P/C subjects. Note the drop in the number of subjects inthe fifth (>12 months) interval and the small number of P/C subjects(55) relative to C/C subjects (147) in this interval, which limits thevalue of comparisons of safety data between C/C subjects and P/Csubjects in this time interval.

On 19 Dec. 2003, the FDA required that only severe diarrhea-predominantIBS subjects be included in this study. The protocol was amended twiceto address the partial clinical hold by the FDA. Amendment 4 allowedsubjects with non-severe IBS to continue at the Investigator'sdiscretion. Amendment 5 allowed only severe IBS subjects (Interruptionof Activities score of 3 or 4 at the start of Study 3006) to continueregardless of the Investigator's opinion. Investigators were to checkAdministrative reason on the Termination CRF for subjects who werediscontinued due to Amendments 4 or 5. Of note, 299 of 543 enrolledsubjects (55%) had severe IBS. Of the 151 subjects (28%) who wereongoing at the time, 69 subjects (13% of enrolled subjects) werediscontinued due to one or more of the following reasons related toAmendments 4 or 5: subject did not agree to continue (10%), score of <3for Interruption of Activities (7%), informed consent form to continuestudy not signed (4%), subject did not exhibit severe IBS symptoms (3%),and subject did not benefit from treatment (1%). Due to the relativelysmall (13%) proportion of subjects who were discontinued as a result ofthe partial clinical hold at a relatively late stage of the study, datapresented in this report are mostly reflective of all severities of IBSand not only severe. Overall subject disposition for subjects whoenrolled in Study 3008 is summarized in Table 9: TABLE 9 SubjectDisposition (All Subjects Enrolled) - 3008

Cilansetron Parameter Statistic 2 mg TID Number of subjects enrolled n1606 Number of subjects who received study n (%) 1457 (91)medication^(a) Number of subjects in the Safety population n (%) 1454(>99) Number of subjects who completed the study n (%) 1071 (74) Numberof subjects who withdrew from the study n (%) 386 (26) Primary reasonfor withdrawal: Adverse event and lack of efficacy n (%) 119 (8)Baseline complaint/adverse event n (%) 75 (5) Lack of efficacy n (%) 55(4) Protocol violation n (%) 32 (2) Administrative reason n (%) 4 (<1)Other n (%) 101 (7) Number of subjects who died n (%) 1 (<1)^(a)Percentages are based on the number of subjects enrolled.Note:All subjects who signed an informed consent are considered as enrolled.Note:Percentages are based on the number of subjects who received studymedication unless otherwise specified.Note:Two subjects (115017 and 160003) withdrew from the study due to AEs thatwere not treatment-emergent,therefore these subjects and events are notincluded in the TEAE table summarizing discontinuation due to AEsData source: Table 10.1.1.1.1

Of the 1606 subjects who were enrolled (i.e., signed an informedconsent), 1457 subjects received study medication. Of the 1457 subjectswho received study medication, 1071 subjects (74%) completed the studyand 386 subjects (26%) withdrew from the study. The most common primaryreasons for withdrawal were AEs (combined categories of “AE and lack ofefficacy” and “Baseline complaint/AE”, 13%) and lack of efficacy(combined categories of “lack of efficacy” and “AE and lack ofefficacy”, 12%) followed by the categories of “other” (7%), protocolviolation (2%), and administrative reason (<1%). Most subjects in thecategory “other” withdrew consent.

The overall withdrawal rate decreased from the first month to thesubsequent months over the first three months of the study (9%, 4%, and4%) and decreased from 16% during the first three month interval to 7%during the second three-month interval and to 3% during both the thirdand fourth three-month intervals. A total of 18 countries enrolledsubjects in this study with 11 countries enrolling at least 5% of thesubjects: Poland (13%), Ukraine (12%), India (11%), Estonia (8%), Russia(7%), Slovakia (7%), Australia (6%), Czechoslovakia (6%), Israel (6%),South Africa (6%) and New Zealand (5%). None of the individual studysites enrolled more than 4% of the subjects.

Efficacy Evaluation

Among other findings (discussed more fully below), it was determined inthe 3007 Study that cilansetron 2 mg TID is generally safe,well-tolerated, and improved QOL in the study population of the 3007Study over 52 weeks of treatment. In particular, for example, it wasdetermined in the 3007 Study that: (i) the beneficial effect ofcilansetron 2 mg TID on the QOL observed during Study 3006 wasmaintained during Study 3007 in C/C subjects and an improvement wasobserved in P/C subjects after the start of cilansetron treatment, (ii)from the start of cilansetron treatment, greater improvement wasobserved in the C/C group compared with the P/C group, perhaps due to aplacebo effect in the P/C group at Baseline, (iii) subdomains of QoLwith the greatest improvements included those with the lowest observedbaseline values: interference with activity score, food avoidance score,and dysphoria score, (iv) the only severe TEAEs reported for ≧1% ofsubjects overall were constipation (3%), abdominal pain NOS (2%), andheadache NOS (1%), (v) the prevalence of GI disorders and constipationdecreased over time and decreasing trends were observed for each of themost common individual TEAEs, (vi) other clinical areas of attentionincluded seizure/convulsion and epilepsy; syncope/loss of consciousness;deep venous thrombosis; cardiac disorders; and drug interaction withfluvoxamine, (vii) treatment-emergent SAEs of cardiac disorders werereported for four subjects (supraventricular tachycardia, myocardialinfarction, and two cases of angina pectoris), (viii) of the most commonTEAEs, higher incidence was noted among female subjects compared withmale subjects for constipation (see above), diarrhea excludinginfective, nausea and vomiting symptoms, sinusitis NOS, and urinarytract infections; in contrast, blood CK increased was more common inmale subjects compared with female subjects, (ix) the incidenceincreased with age for constipation and a similar but less apparenttrend was seen for abdominal pain NOS and flatulence, bloating anddistension; in contrast, the incidence decreased with age for nausea andvomiting symptoms, sinusitis NOS, and a similar trend was seen for lowerrespiratory tract and lung infections and headache NOS, (x) the mostcommon post-Baseline laboratory abnormalities that met markedly abnormalcriteria were markedly high GGT (overall: 6%, males: 7%; females: 5%),markedly high triglycerides (3%), markedly high CK (3%), markedly highuric acid (1%), and markedly high eosinophils (six subjects, 1%), and(xi) treatment-emergent ECG abnormalities with an incidence ≧5% includedsinus arrhythmia (21%), poor R-wave progression (11%), sinus bradycardia(10%), early repolarization-normal variant (8%), non-specific T-wavechanges (7%), borderline LA enlargement (6%), and early R-wavetransition (6%).

Among other findings (discussed more fully below), it was determined inthe 3007 Study that cilansetron 2 mg TID is generally safe,well-tolerated, and improved QOL in the study population of the 3007Study over 52 weeks of treatment. In particular, for example, it wasdetermined in the 3007 Study that: (i) the most frequently reportedevents were GI disorders including constipation, GI and abdominal pains(excluding oral and throat), upper respiratory tract infections(pathogen class unspecified), headaches NOS, nausea and vomitingsymptoms, and diarrhea (excluding infective), (ii) the prevalence of GIdisorders and constipation decreased over time mostly from the firstthree-month interval to the second three-month interval of the study andremained stable through the remainder of the study, (iii) decreasingtrends were observed for each of the most common individual TEAEs exceptfor headache, for which the prevalence remained stable over time, (iv)of the most common TEAEs, constipation (15%) and nausea (5%) were morefrequently reported among females compared with males (constipation: 19%versus 11%; nausea: 7% versus 3%), (v) the most common (>10%) ECGabnormalities were sinus bradycardia, sinus arrhythmia, andearly-repolarization-normal variant, and (vi) the incidence oftreatment-emergent markedly abnormal QTc(B) was 8% (105 subjects) andthe incidence of treatment-emergent markedly abnormal QTc(F) was 2% (30subjects)

Demographic data are summarized in Table 10. TABLE 10 SubjectDemographics (Safety Population) C/C P/C Overall Parameter Statistic (N= 257) (N = 279) (N = 536) Age (years) n 257 279 536 Mean (S.E) 48.9(0.8)  49.9 (0.8)  49.4 (0.6) Median  49  50  50 Min-Max 18-86 18-7918-86 Age category (years) n 257 279 536 18-40 n (%) 72 (28) 67 (24) 139(26) 41-64 n (%) 152 (59)  178 (64)  330 (62) ≧65 n (%) 33 (13) 34 (12) 67 (13) Gender n 257 279 536 Male n (%) 89 (35) 88 (32) 177 (33) Femalen (%) 168 (65)  191 (68)  359 (67) Race n 257 279 536 Caucasian n (%)242 (94)  265 (95)  507 (95) Black n (%) 3 (1) 8 (3) 11 (2) Asian n (%)3 (1) 0  3 (<1) Other n (%) 9 (4) 6 (2) 15 (3) Current use of tobaccoproducts n 257 279 536 Yes n (%) 48 (19) 52 (19) 100 (19) No n (%) 209(81)  227 (81)  436 (81) Prior laxative use n 257 279 536 Yes n (%) 3(1) 3 (1)  6 (1) No n (%) 254 (99)  276 (99)  530 (99) Laxative use n257 279 536 Never n (%) 254 (99)  276 (99)  530 (99) Rarely (1 to 3times) n (%) 3 (1)   1 (<1)  4 (<1) Occasionally (4 to 6 times) n (%)  0  2 (<1)  2 (<1) Frequently (7 to 12 times) n (%)  0  0  0 Regularly(>12 times) n (%)  0  0  0C = cilansetron 2 mg TID;P = placeboNote:Data presented in this table are from the pretreatment period of Study3006.Note:Percentages are based on the number of subjects in the Safety Populationwith a response for each assessment.

The age of the subjects ranged from 18 years to 86 years and the meanage was 49.4 years. Most subjects were in the 41 to 64 years agecategory (62%) followed by the 18 to 40 years category (26%), while only13% of subjects were 65 years or older. Most subjects were female (67%).The majority of subjects were Caucasian (95%) followed by the categoriesof “other” (3%), Black (2%), and Asian (<1%). Nineteen percent of thesubjects were using tobacco products and only 1% of subjects had ahistory of prior laxative use. No relevant difference was observedbetween C/C and P/C subjects for any of the demographic parameters.

Other Baseline Characteristics

The mean height was 1.69 m, the mean weight was 79.3 kg, and the meanBMI was −27.73 kg/m² with 34% of subjects in the ≧30 kg/m² BMI category.Baseline mean systolic blood pressure was 123.6 mmHg, diastolic bloodpressure was 77.0 mmHg, pulse rate was 72.1 bpm, and Baseline mean bodytemperature was 36.61° C. No relevant difference was observed betweenC/C and P/C subjects for any of the parameters.

Most subjects thought their IBS symptoms often (more than one-quarter ofthe time, 26%), very often (more than one half of the time, 29%), oralmost always (27%) significantly interfered with their ability toeffectively perform their activities. Based on the responses to theInterruption of Activities assessment, 56% of subjects in the Safetypopulation had severe IBS (responses of very often or almost always). Norelevant difference was observed between C/C and P/C subjects.

Medical History

The most common (≧10%) medical history conditions included:

-   -   surgical and medical procedures of cholecystectomy (23%),        hysterectomy (20%), appendectomy (15%), tonsillectomy (15%), and        tubal ligation (13%);    -   GI disorders of hemorrhoids (34%), gastroesophageal reflux        disease (24%), dyspepsia (14%), and diverticulum NOS (14%); and    -   drug hypersensitivity (30%), depression (25%), headache NOS        (21%), hypertension NOS (20%), seasonal allergy (19%), anxiety        (14%), back pain (12%), hypercholesterolemia (12%), insomnia        (11%), osteoarthritis NOS (10%), migraine NOS (10%), and myopia        (10%).        Previous and Concomitant Medication

Most subjects (95%) took at least one concomitant medication with 78% ofsubjects who took at least one key concomitant medication. Categories ofthe most frequently used (≧10%) key concomitant medications includedother analgesics and antipyretics (39%), antidepressants (28%),laxatives (16%), antihistamines for systemic use (14%), opioids (10%),and plain corticosteroids for systemic use (10%). The WHO generic termswith ≧10% of subjects included paracetamol (19%) and acetylsalicylicacid (15%). No relevant difference was observed between C/C and P/Csubjects, except for slightly higher incidences in general for C/Csubjects compared with P/C subjects, probably due to the longer exposurein the C/C group. No impact on safety was noted with these medications.

The GERB recommended that fluvoxamine be a prohibited medication forcilansetron studies based on the results of a pharmacokinetic druginteraction study. It was determined that cilansetron plasma levelsincreased approximately six to seven times when administeredconcurrently with fluvoxamine. One subject took fluvoxamine while takingcilansetron 2 mg TID.

Efficacy Results

At the start of Study 3007, the mean IBS-QOL total score was higher inC/C subjects (69.5) compared with P/C subjects (62.1), reflecting thebeneficial effect of cilansetron 2 mg TID versus placebo during the 12weeks of Study 3006. Subsequent assessments after three months and 12months treatment in Study 3007 did not reveal relevant treatment groupdifferences in the mean IBS-QOL total score. At Endpoint, the overallmean IBS-QOL total score was 70.8 (70.7 in C/C subjects compared with70.9 in P/C subjects).

“Baseline”, in Study 3007, was defined as Day 1 (Visit 2) of core Study3006 for C/C subjects and Day 1 (Visit 1) of the extension Study 3007for P/C subjects, which corresponded with Day 91 (Visit 5) of the coreStudy 3006. At Baseline, the mean IBS-QOL total score was higher in P/Csubjects (62.1) compared with C/C subjects (50.5), reflecting the effectof the 12-week placebo treatment in P/C subjects versus thetreatment-naïve C/C subjects. At Endpoint, C/C subjects had a greaterimprovement (20.1) from Baseline compared with P/C subjects (8.9), whichwas probably due to the Baseline differences described above rather thanthe three-month difference in the length of exposure to cilansetron 2 mgTID.

For the individual subscores, results were similar to those describedabove for the IBS-QOL total score. Subscores with the greatestimprovements during cilansetron treatment included those with the lowestobserved Baseline values: interference with activity score, foodavoidance score, and dysphoria score.

Overall, the beneficial effect of cilansetron 2 mg TID on the QOLobserved during Study 3006 was maintained during Study 3007 in C/Csubjects. An improvement was observed in P/C subjects after the start ofcilansetron treatment consistent with the therapeutic effect ofcilansetron 2 mg TID. Subdomains with the greatest improvements includedthose with the lowest observed Baseline values: interference withactivity score, food avoidance score, and dysphoria score.

5050

At Baseline, the mean IBS-QOL overall score was higher in thecilansetron group (52.6) compared with the placebo group (51.9).Moreover, as is evident in Table 10.5, a significant improvement(p<0.050) from baseline was observed for IBS-QoL total score,interference with activity, body image, sexual score and dysphoria.TABLE 10.5 Cilansetron Placebo Sexual 72.2 73.9 Health Worry 65.3 68.1Relationship 62.5 60.5 Body Image 61.7 61.8 Social Reaction 58.3 59.7Dysphoria 47.4 45.3 Interference with activity 41.1 38.7 Food avoidance38.3 37.6

FIG. 2 illustrates the mean change from baseline to end point in eachindividual subscale score of IBS-QoL for the cilansetron group versusthe placebo group.

3008

Of the 1457 subjects who received study medication, three subjects wereexcluded from the safety population due to lack of post-Baseline safetydata. An overall summary of demographic data for the Safety populationis displayed in Table 11. TABLE 11 Subject Demographics (SafetyPopulation) - 3008 Cilansetron 2 mg TID Parameter Statistic (N = 1454)Age (years) n 1454 Mean (S.E) 45.6 (0.4) Median  46 Min-Max 17-84 Agecategory (years) n  1453¹ 18-40 n (%) 554 (38) 41-64 n (%) 757 (52) ≧65n (%) 142 (10) Gender n 1454 Male n (%) 650 (45) Female n (%) 804 (55)Race n 1454 Caucasian n (%) 1218 (84)  Black n (%)  2 (<1) Asian n (%)156 (11) Other n (%) 78 (5) Current use of tobacco products n 1454 Yes n(%) 243 (17) No n (%) 1211 (83)  Prior laxative use n 1454 Yes n (%) 53(4) No n (%) 1401 (96)  Laxative use n 1454 Never n (%) 1401 (96) Rarely (1 to 3 times) n (%) 41 (3) Occasionally (4 to 6 times) n (%)  12(<1) Frequently (7 to 12 times) n (%)   0 Regularly (>12 times) n (%)  0Note:Percentages are based on the number of subjects in the Safety Populationwith a response for each assessment.¹One subject was less than 18 years old (17) and was not counted in anyage category.Data source: Table 10.1.1.6.1

The age of the subjects ranged from 17 years to 84 years and the meanage was 45.6 years. Most subjects were in the 41 to 64 years agecategory (52%) followed by the 18 to 40 years category (38%), while only10% of subjects were 65 years or older. The majority of subjects werefemale (55%). Most of subjects were in the Caucasian category (84%)followed by the category of Asian (11%), .other. (5%), and Black (<1%).Seventeen percent of the subjects were using tobacco products atBaseline and 4% of subjects had a history of prior laxative use.

Other Baseline Characteristics

The mean height at baseline was 1.68 m, the mean weight was 72.5 kg, andthe mean BMI was 25.55 kg/m2 with 16% of subjects in the ≧30 kg/m2 BMIcategory. Baseline mean systolic blood pressure was 125.7 mmHg,diastolic blood pressure was 78.7 mmHg, pulse rate was 72.8 bpm, andBaseline mean body temperature was 36.58° C. Baseline assessment oforganic or parasitic diseases is presented in ˜xr54i. Abnormal orpositive results were obtained in ≦2 subjects for each test (parasites,ova, and stool culture).

Of the 1453 subjects who had colonoscopy done at Baseline, minorabnormalities, which did not exclude the subjects from participation inthe study, were revealed in 11% of subjects and were hemorrhoids,diverticulosis, or polyps in most cases.

Most subjects thought their IBS symptoms often (more than one-quarter ofthe time, 38%) or very often (more than one half of the time, 29%)significantly interfered with their ability to effectively perform theiractivities. Based on the responses to the interruption of activitiesassessment, most subjects had IBS of either moderate severity (responsesof occasionally or often, 52%) or severe (responses of very often oralmost always, 45%).

The duration of IBS ranged from 6 months to 720 months (60 years) andthe mean duration of IBS was 92.2 months (7.7 years). Approximately halfof the subjects had the following diarrhea related symptoms almostalways or very often (more than half of the time) during the six monthsprior to enrollment: more than three bowel movements a day (56%), loose,mushy, or watery bowel movements (66%), and urgency (47%). Some subjectsalso experienced the following constipation-related symptomsoccasionally or more frequently: fewer than three bowel movements perweek (7%), lumpy or hard bowel movements (14%), and need to strain(21%).

Medical History

The most common (≧5%) medical history conditions included:

-   -   surgical and medical procedures of cholecystectomy (13%),        appendectomy (13%), and hysterectomy (8%),    -   GI disorders of hemorrhoids (11%), gastritis NOS (7%), and GERD        (5%); and    -   back pain (6%), hypertension NOS (15%), headache NOS (5%),        depression (5%), and drug hypersensitivity (5%).        Previous and Concomitant Medication

Most subjects (66%) took at least one concomitant medication. Categoriesof the most frequently used (≧5%) concomitant medications included otheranalgesics and antipyretics (20%), nonsteroidalantiinflammatory/antirheumatic products (13%), drugs for treatment ofpeptic ulcer (13%), beta blocking agents (11%), topical products forjoint and muscular pain (10%), stomatological preparations (8%),antiinflammatory agents (8%), beta-lactam antibacterials and penicillins(8%); decongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use (8%),ACE-inhibitors (7%), antihistamines for systemic use (7%), hormonalcontraceptives for systemic use (7%), antidepressants (7%),corticosteroids (7%), laxatives (7%), antiinfectives (7%), otherantiasthmatics and inhalants (6%), anxiolytics (6%), antithromboticagents (6%), opioids (6%), cholesterol and triglyceride reducers (6%),corticosteroids for systemic use (5%), synthetic antispasm and otheranticholinergic agents (5%), all other therapeutic products (5%),hormones and related agents (5%), other gynecologicals (5%), andestrogens (5%).

The WHO generic terms with ≧5% of subjects in either group includedparacetamol (12%), acetylsalicylic acid (5%), and omeprazole (5%). Noimpact on safety was noted with these medications.

Safety Evaluation

a. 3007

Extent of Exposure

The extent of exposure to cilansetron 2 mg TID during Studies 3006 and3007 is summarized in Table 12. TABLE 12 Exposure to Study Medication(Safety Population) C/C P/C Overall Parameter Statistic (N = 257) (N =279) (N = 536) Exposure n 244 262 506 to study Mean (SE) 351.2 (8.4) 254.4 (8.4)  301.1 (6.3)  medication Median 445 351 363 (days) Min-Max90-510 2-386 2-510 Category of n 244 262 506 exposure >0-1 month n (%) 0 33 (13) 33 (7) >1-2 months n (%)  0 11 (4)  11 (2) >2-3 months n (%) 2 (<1) 9 (3) 11 (2) >3-6 months n (%) 49 (20) 30 (11)  79 (16) >6-9months n (%) 25 (10) 25 (10)  50 (10) >9-12 n (%) 22 (9)  99 (38) 121(24) months >12 months n (%) 146 (60)  55 (21) 201 (40)C = cilansetron 2 mg TID;P = placeboNote:Exposure to study medication is calculated as the date, of firstcilansetron dose subtracted from the date of last dose plus 1, withoutaccounting for gaps in study medication use.Note:Percentages are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation with an evaluation of exposure.

The overall mean duration of exposure to cilansetron 2 mg TID duringStudies 3006 and 3007 was 301.1 days (median: 363 days). Subjects in theC/C group had approximately three months longer exposure to cilansetron2 mg TID compared with P/C subjects (means of 351.2 days versus 254.4days; medians of 445 days versus 351 days, respectively). Overall, 40%of subjects (60% of C/C subjects versus 21% of P/C subjects) tookcilansetron 2 mg TID for more than 12 months. The difference between theC/C and P/C subjects in the duration of exposure to cilansetron 2 mg TIDshould be considered when interpreting the results of the analyses,e.g., incidences.

In Study 5050, the mean duration of exposure to study medication was 269days in the cilansetron group compared with 210 days in the placebogroup. Overall exposure to study medication exceeded 9 months for 64% ofcilansetron-treated patients and 43% of placebo-treated patients.

Drug Holiday

Overall, 26% of subjects had at least one drug holiday with mean totaldrug holiday duration of 7.23 days, which accounted for 4.9% of theduration of exposure for these subjects. The proportion of subjects witha drug holiday and the total duration of drug holidays were slightlygreater for C/C subjects compared with P/C subjects (30% versus 22% and8.38 days versus 5.85 days, respectively), possibly due to the longerduration of exposure in the C/C group. However, drug holidays accountedfor a smaller proportion of the total duration of cilansetron exposurein C/C subjects (3.1%) compared with P/C subjects (7.1%). The proportionof subjects with a drug holiday decreased over time but the decrease bythree-month interval was less apparent in C/C subjects (10%, 10%, 11%,5%, and 9%) compared with P/C subjects (15%, 6%, 5%, 2%, and 0%).

Adverse Events

A summary of TEAEs is presented in Table 13. TABLE 13 Summary ofTreatment-Emergent Adverse Events (Safety Population) C/C P/C OverallParameter Statistic (N = 257) (N = 279) (N = 536) Number of subjectswith at least one TEAE n (%) 220 (86) 217 (78) 437 (82) Number ofsubjects with at least one related TEAE n (%) 151 (59) 150 (54) 301 (56)Number of subjects with at least one severe TEAE n (%)  50 (19)  44 (16) 94 (18) Number of deaths n (%) 0 0 0 Number of subjects with at leastone SAE n (%) 19 (7) 10 (4) 29 (5) Number of subjects who permanentlydiscontinued study n (%)  33 (13)  50 (18)  83 (15) medication due to aTEAE (as reported on the AE CRF) Number of subjects with at least oneTEAE leading to n (%)  7 (3)  4 (1) 11 (2) dose reduction Number ofsubjects with at least one AE of special interest n (%) 186 (72) 185(66) 371 (69)C = cilansetron 2 mg TID;P = placeboNote:Percentages are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation.Note:Refer to Section 0 for a definition of TEAEs.Note:Related = probably, possibly, or unlikely related; not related =unrelated; unknown = unknown/not applicable.

A total of 82% of subjects experienced at least one TEAE on cilansetrontreatment during Studies 3006 and 3007. The overall incidence of TEAEsthat were reported as possibly, probably, or unlikely related to studymedication was 56%. Severe TEAEs were reported for 18% of subjects. Nodeaths were reported. Five percent of subjects experienced at least onetreatment-emergent SAE. Fifteen percent of subjects experienced TEAEsthat led to permanent discontinuation of study medication and 2% ofsubjects had TEAEs that led to dose reduction. Special interest TEAEswere reported for 69% of subjects. The incidences were slightly higherin general in C/C subjects compared with P/C subjects, possibly due tothe longer duration of exposure (e.g., TEAEs, 86% versus 78% andtreatment-emergent SAEs, 7% versus 4%, respectively) with the exceptionof TEAEs that led to discontinuation, which had a lower incidence in C/Csubjects (13%) compared with P/C subjects (18%). A possible explanationfor this phenomenon is that subjects who started cilansetron treatmentin Study 3006 and discontinued during the first 12 weeks of cilansetrontreatment are not accounted for in this analysis.

Analysis of Adverse Events

Overall Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events

The overall incidence of TEAEs in Study 3007 is presented by primarysystem organ class, higher level term, and preferred term in Table 14.

Of the 536 subjects in the Safety population, 82% experienced at leastone TEAE on cilansetron treatment during Studies 3006 and 3007. The mostfrequently reported primary system organ classes with events (preferredterms) that occurred in ≧5% of subjects overall included:

-   -   GI disorders (50%): constipation (24%), abdominal pain NOS (7%),        diarrhea NOS (6%), flatulence (5%), and nausea (5%)    -   Infections and infestations (32%): sinusitis NOS (7%), upper        respiratory tract infection NOS (5%), urinary tract infection        NOS (5%), and nasopharyngitis (5%)    -   Investigations (24%): fecal occult blood positive (6%) and blood        CK increased (5%)    -   Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders (16%): incidence        for each preferred term was <5% with back pain (3%) as the most        common term    -   Nervous system disorders (12%): headache NOS (6%)

As previously noted, incidences were slightly higher in general in C/Csubjects compared with P/C subjects, probably due to the longer durationof exposure in this group.

In Table 14, gender-specific adverse events are denoted by an “*” in thetable, and percentages for gender-specific adverse events are based onthe number of subjects in the appropriate gender. Percentages for allother adverse events are based on the total number of subjects in theSafety Population. Subjects are counted at most once within each primarysystem organ class, higher level term, and preferred term. Adverseevents were coded to primary system organ class, higher level term, andpreferred term using the MedDRA dictionary, version 5.0. All adverseevents with onset date on or after the date of first dose of Cilansetronand up through seven days after the last dose of Cilansetron (if notserious) or up through 30 days after the last dose of cilansetron (ifserious) will be considered as treatment-emergent. Adverse events whichare already present during the pre-treatment period but increase inseverity during the treatment period will also be considered astreatment-emergent. Primary system organ class, higher level term, andpreferred term are sorted by decreasing frequency in the overall column.TABLE 14 Overall Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events byPrimary System Organ Class, Higher Level Term, and Preferred Term(Safety Population) Primary System Organ Class/ Treatment Group HigherLevel Term/ Cilansetron 2 mg/ Placebo/ Preferred Term StatisticCilansetron 2 mg Cilansetron 2 mg Overall Total Number of Subjects inthe Safety Population N 257 279 536 Total Number of Male Subjects in theSafety Population n 89 88 177 Total Number of Female Subjects in theSafety Population n 168 191 359 Total Number of Subjects with at LeastOne TEAE n (%) 220 (86%) 217 (78%) 437 (82%) Gastrointestinal Disordersn (%) 134 (52%) 134 (48%) 268 (50%) Gastrointestinal Atonic andHypomotility Disorders NEC n (%) 70 (27%) 63 (23%) 133 (25%)Constipation n (%) 66 (26%) 62 (22%) 128 (24%) Gastrooesophageal RefluxDisease n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Oesophageal Reflux Aggravated n (%)3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Pains (Excl Oral andThroat) n (%) 36 (14%) 33 (12%) 69 (13%) Abdominal Pain NOS n (%) 14(5%) 21 (8%) 35 (7%) Abdominal Tenderness n (%) 9 (4%) 4 (1%) 13 (2%)Abdominal Pain Upper n (%) 7 (3%) 4 (1%) 11 (2%) Abdominal Pain Lower n(%) 4 (2%) 6 (2%) 10 (2%) Abdominal Pain Aggravated n (%) 4 (2%) 0 4(<1%) Abdominal Rebound Tenderness n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Diarrhoea(Excl Infective) n (%) 24 (9%) 15 (5%) 39 (7%) Diarrhoea NOS n (%) 22(9%) 9 (3%) 31 (6%) Diarrhoea Aggravated n (%) 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%)Faecal Incontinence n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Diarrhoea Haemorrhagicn (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Flatulence, Bloating and Distension n (%) 23(9%) 13 (5%) 36 (7%) Flatulence n (%) 16 (6%) 10 (4%) 26 (5%) AbdominalDistension n (%) 9 (4%) 6 (2%) 15 (3%) Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms n(%) 19 (7%) 14 (5%) 33 (6%) Nausea n (%) 15 (6%) 10 (4%) 25 (5%)Vomiting NOS n (%) 9 (4%) 9 (3%) 18 (3%) Dyspeptic Signs and Symptoms n(%) 10 (4%) 7 (3%) 17 (3%) Dyspepsia n (%) 6 (2%) 7 (3%) 13 (2%)Dyspepsia Aggravated n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Eructation n (%) 2 (<1%) 02 (<1%) Gastric Irritation n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Haemorrhoids andGastrointestinal Varices (Excl Oesophageal) n (%) 6 (2%) 9 (3%) 15 (3%)Haemorrhoids n (%) 4 (2%) 7 (3%) 11 (2%) Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage n (%)2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Haemorrhoids Aggravated n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Faeces Abnormal n (%) 2 (<1%) 7 (3%) 9 (2%) Faeces Hard n (%) 1 (<1%) 5(2%) 6 (1%) Faecal Abnormality NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) FaecalImpaction n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Intestinal Haemorrhages n (%) 4 (2%) 4(1%) 8 (1%) Rectal Haemorrhage n (%) 4 (2%) 4 (1%) 8 (1%)Gastrointestinal Spastic and Hypermotility Disorders n (%) 5 (2%) 0 5(<1%) Irritable Bowel Syndrome Aggravated n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%)Frequent Bowel Movements n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Irritable BowelSyndrome n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Pains n (%) 0 4 (1%) 4(<1%) Proctalgia n (%) 0 4 (1%) 4 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Signs andSymptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Rectal Tenesmus n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2(<1%) Pruritus Ani n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Rectal Cramps n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Dyskinetic Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4(<1%) Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3(<1%) Change in Bowel Habit NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) GastrointestinalSigns and Symptoms NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) AbdominalDiscomfort n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Epigastric Discomfort n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Halitosis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Stomach Discomfort n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Dental Pain and Sensation Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%)3 (<1%) Toothache n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Gastritis (ExclInfective) n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Gastritis NOS n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%)Gastrointestinal Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) FoodPoisoning NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Gingival Disorders NEC n (%)1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Gingivitis n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) GingivalAtrophy n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Diaphragmatic Hernias n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2(<1%) Hiatus Hernia n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Diverticulum Inflammations n(%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Diverticulitis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2(<1%) Gastrointestinal Inflammatory Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)2 (<1%) Appendicitis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Enteritis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Oral Dryness and Saliva Altered n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) DryMouth n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Disorders NEC n (%)0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Rectal Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Colitis(Excl Infective) n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Colitis Ischaemic n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Dental Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) ToothDisorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Tooth Impacted n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Gastrointestinal Mucosal Dystrophies and Secretion Disorders n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Colonic Polyp n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Gingival Pains n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Gingival Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) InguinalHernias n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Inguinal Hernia NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Lip and Palate Disorders NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Chapped Lipsn (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Tongue Signs and Symptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Tongue Coated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Umbilical Hernias n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Umbilical Hernia NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Infectionsand Infestations n (%) 106 (41%) 67 (24%) 173 (32%) Upper RespiratoryTract Infections - Pathogen Class Unspecified n (%) 42 (16%) 19 (7%) 61(11%) Sinusitis NOS n (%) 24 (9%) 13 (5%) 37 (7%) Upper RespiratoryTract Infection NOS n (%) 18 (7%) 8 (3%) 26 (5%) Sinusitis Acute NOS n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Urinary Tract Infections n (%) 17 (7%) 12 (4%) 29(5%) Urinary Tract Infection NOS n (%) 16 (6%) 10 (4%) 26 (5%) BladderInfection NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Cystitis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Kidney Infection NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Lower RespiratoryTract and Lung Infections n (%) 21 (8%) 7 (3%) 28 (5%) Bronchitis NOS n(%) 18 (7%) 5 (2%) 23 (4%) Bronchitis Acute NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3(<1%) Pneumonia NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Bronchopneumonia NOS n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Rhinoviral Infections n (%) 18 (7%) 10 (4%) 28(5%) Nasopharyngitis n (%) 18 (7%) 10 (4%) 28 (5%) Influenza ViralInfections n (%) 11 (4%) 7 (3%) 18 (3%) Influenza n (%) 11 (4%) 7 (3%)18 (3%) Viral Infections NEC n (%) 7 (3%) 8 (3%) 15 (3%) GastroenteritisViral NOS n (%) 5 (2%) 6 (2%) 11 (2%) Viral Infection NOS n (%) 2 (<1%)2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Dental Infections - Pathogen Class Unspecified n (%) 9(4%) 2 (<1%) 11 (2%) Tooth Abscess n (%) 6 (2%) 1 (<1%) 7 (1%) GingivalAbscess n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Tooth Infection n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2(<1%) Gingivitis Infection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) GastrointestinalInfections - Pathogen Class Unspecified n (%) 4 (2%) 5 (2%) 9 (2%)Gastroenteritis NOS n (%) 4 (2%) 5 (2%) 9 (2%) Fungal Infections NEC n(%) 4 (2%) 4 (1%) 8 (1%) Fungal Infection NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3(<1%) Nail Fungal Infection NOS n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Vaginosis FungalNOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Skin Fungal Infection NOS n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Streptococcal Infections n (%) 5 (2%) 3 (1%) 8 (1%)Pharyngitis Streptococcal n (%) 4 (2%) 3 (1%) 7 (1%) StreptococcalInfection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ear Infections n (%) 2 (<1%) 3(1%) 5 (<1%) Ear Infection NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) OtitisMedia NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Herpes Viral Infections n (%) 3 (1%) 2(<1%) 5 (<1%) Herpes Simplex n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) HerpesSimplex Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Herpes Zoster n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Candida Infections n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) CandidalInfection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Vaginal Candidiasis* n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Infections NEC n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%)Localised Infection n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Infected Varicose Veinn (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Respiratory Tract Infection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Skin Structures and Soft Tissue Infections n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)3 (<1%) Cellulitis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Nail Infection NOS n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Skin Infection NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) FemaleReproductive Tract Infections* n (%) 2 (1%) 0 2 (<1%) Vaginitis* n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Vaginitis Bacterial NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) TineaInfections n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Tinea Cruris n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Tinea Pedis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Mycoplasma Infections n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Pneumonia Mycoplasmal n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Staphylococcal Infections n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) StaphylococcalInfection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Investigations n (%) 77 (30%) 49(18%) 126 (24%) Gastrointestinal Histopathology Procedures n (%) 25(10%) 12 (4%) 37 (7%) Faecal Occult Blood Positive n (%) 23 (9%) 8 (3%)31 (6%) Blood in Stool n (%) 4 (2%) 4 (1%) 8 (1%) Skeletal and CardiacMuscle Analyses n (%) 19 (7%) 8 (3%) 27 (5%) Blood CreatinePhosphokinase Increased n (%) 19 (7%) 8 (3%) 27 (5%) Blood CreatinePhosphokinase Mb Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Liver FunctionAnalyses n (%) 12 (5%) 11 (4%) 23 (4%) Alanine AminotransferaseIncreased n (%) 8 (3%) 6 (2%) 14 (3%) Gamma-GlutamyltransferaseIncreased n (%) 5 (2%) 3 (1%) 8 (1%) Aspartate AminotransferaseIncreased n (%) 4 (2%) 3 (1%) 7 (1%) Blood Bilirubin Increased n (%) 2(<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Liver Function Tests NOS Abnormal n (%) 0 2 (<1%)2 (<1%) Bilirubin Urine n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Urine BilirubinIncreased n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Urobilin Urine Present n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Cholesterol Analyses n (%) 11 (4%) 8 (3%) 19 (4%) BloodCholesterol Increased n (%) 11 (4%) 8 (3%) 19 (4%) Urinalysis NEC n (%)10 (4%) 6 (2%) 16 (3%) Blood Urine Present n (%) 6 (2%) 4 (1%) 10 (2%)Urine Leukocyte Esterase Positive n (%) 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%) ProteinUrine Present n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Nitrite Urine Present n (%)1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Glucose Urine Present n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Red Blood Cells Urine n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Urine Analysis AbnormalNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) White Blood Cells Urine Positive n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Triglyceride Analyses n (%) 6 (2%) 4 (1%) 10 (2%) BloodTriglycerides Increased n (%) 6 (2%) 4 (1%) 10 (2%) Physical ExaminationProcedures n (%) 8 (3%) 1 (<1%) 9 (2%) Weight Increased n (%) 6 (2%) 0 6(1%) Weight Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Prostate ExaminationAbnormal* n (%) 1 (1%) 0 1 (<1%) Metabolism Tests NEC n (%) 4 (2%) 2(<1%) 6 (1%) Urine Ketone Body Present n (%) 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%)Blood Uric Acid Increased n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Vascular Tests NEC(Incl Blood Pressure) n (%) 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%) Blood PressureIncreased n (%) 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%) White Blood Cell Analyses n (%) 4(2%) 1 (<1%) 5 (<1%) Neutrophil Count Decreased n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%)Lymphocyte Count Increased n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Monocyte CountDecreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Monocyte Count Increased n (%) 2(<1%) 0 2 (<1%) White Blood Cell Count Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Renal Function Analyses n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Blood CreatinineIncreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Tissue Enzyme Analyses NEC n (%)2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Blood Alkaline Phosphatase NOS Increased n (%) 2(<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Carbohydrate Tolerance Analyses (Incl Diabetes) n(%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Blood Glucose Increased n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%)ECG Investigations n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Electrocardiogram QrsComplex Abnormal n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Electrocardiogram T WaveInversion n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Heart Rate and Pulse Investigations n(%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Heart Rate Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2(<1%) Mineral and Electrolyte Analyses n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) BloodPotassium Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Blood Sodium Increased n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ophthalmic Function Diagnostic Procedures n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Intraocular Pressure Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) Vascular Auscultatory Investigations n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2(<1%) Carotid Bruit n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Renal Bruit n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Bacteria Identification and Serology (Excl Mycobacteria) n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Helicobacter Pylori Antibody Positive n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Cardiac Auscultatory Investigations n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Cardiac Murmur NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Musculoskeletal and SoftTissue Imaging Procedures n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bone Density Decreasedn (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Red Blood Cell Analyses n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Haematocrit Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Haemoglobin Decreased n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Reproductive Organ and Breast HistopathologyProcedures n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Smear Cervix Abnormal* n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders n (%) 56 (22%)31 (11%) 87 (16%) Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Signs andSymptoms NEC n (%) 19 (7%) 14 (5%) 33 (6%) Back Pain n (%) 12 (5%) 6(2%) 18 (3%) Pain in Limb n (%) 2 (<1%) 4 (1%) 6 (1%) Back PainAggravated n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Chest Wall Pain n (%) 0 2 (<1%)2 (<1%) Limb Discomfort NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Muscle Spasms n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Musculoskeletal Chest Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Neck Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Joint Related Signs and Symptoms n (%)11 (4%) 3 (1%) 14 (3%) Arthralgia n (%) 10 (4%) 3 (1%) 13 (2%) JointSwelling n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Muscle Related Signs and Symptoms NEC n(%) 9 (4%) 2 (<1%) 11 (2%) Muscle Cramps n (%) 8 (3%) 2 (<1%) 10 (2%)Night Cramps n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Arthropathies NEC n (%) 5 (2%) 1(<1%) 6 (1%) Arthritis NOS n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Monoarthritis n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Arthritis NOS Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Bursal Disorders n (%) 3 (1%) 3 (1%) 6 (1%) Bursitis n (%) 1 (<1%) 2(<1%) 3 (<1%) Bunion n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Popliteal Bursitis n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Intervertebral Disc Disorders NEC n (%) 5 (2%) 0 5 (<1%)Intervertebral Disc Herniation n (%) 4 (2%) 0 4 (<1%) IntervertebralDisc Degeneration NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Intervertebral DiscDisorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Connective Tissue Disorders (ExclLe) n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Plantar Fasciitis n (%) 2 (<1%) 2(<1%) 4 (<1%) Osteoarthropathies n (%) 4 (2%) 0 4 (<1%) OsteoarthritisAggravated n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Localised Osteoarthritis n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Bone Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Bone DisorderNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Bone Spur n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Osteopenian (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Metabolic Bone Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3(<1%) Osteoporosis NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Muscle Pains n (%)2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Myalgia n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Fibromyalgia n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Tendon Disorders n (%) 0 3 (1%) 3(<1%) Tendonitis n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Trigger Finger n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Joint Related Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Rotator Cuff Syndrome n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Temporomandibular JointDisorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Rheumatoid Arthropathies n (%) 0 2(<1%) 2 (<1%) Rheumatoid Arthritis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) RheumatoidArthritis Aggravated n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Soft Tissue Disorders NEC n(%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Groin Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) PeripheralSwelling n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Cartilage Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Cartilage Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Muscle Infectionsand Inflammations n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Myositis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Muscle Tone Abnormalities n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Cervical Spasm n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Spondyloarthropathies n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Spondylosis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Nervous System Disorders n (%) 41(16%) 23 (8%) 64 (12%) Headaches NEC n (%) 25 (10%) 14 (5%) 39 (7%)Headache NOS n (%) 19 (7%) 12 (4%) 31 (6%) Headache NOS Aggravated n (%)3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%) Sinus Headache n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) TensionHeadaches n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Neurological Signs and Symptoms NEC n(%) 4 (2%) 2 (<1%) 6 (1%) Dizziness n (%) 4 (2%) 2 (<1%) 6 (1%) MigraineHeadaches n (%) 5 (2%) 0 5 (<1%) Migraine NOS n (%) 5 (2%) 0 5 (<1%)Disturbances in Consciousness NEC n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%)Somnolence n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Loss of Consciousness n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Vasovagal Attack n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Mononeuropathies n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome n(%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Paraesthesias and Dysaesthesias n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Hypoaesthesia n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) SleepApnoeas n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Sleep Apnoea Syndrome n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2(<1%) Tremor (Excl Congenital) n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Tremor n(%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Abnormal Reflexes n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Hyperreflexia n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Dyskinesias and Movement DisordersNEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Movement Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Memory Loss (Excl Dementia) n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) TransientGlobal Amnesia n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Neuromuscular JunctionDysfunction n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Myasthenia Gravis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Parkinson's Disease NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Seizures and SeizureDisorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Status Epilepticus n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Speech and Language Abnormalities n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Dysarthria n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Spinal Cord and Nerve Root DisordersNEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Myeloradiculopathy n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Spondylitic Myelopathy n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Injury, Poisoning andProcedural Complications n (%) 26 (10%) 21 (8%) 47 (9%) Non-SiteSpecific Injuries NEC n (%) 5 (2%) 6 (2%) 11 (2%) Laceration n (%) 3(1%) 3 (1%) 6 (1%) Arthropod Bite n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) AnimalBite n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Arthropod Sting n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Road Traffic Accident n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Muscle, Tendon andLigament Injuries n (%) 6 (2%) 4 (1%) 10 (2%) Muscle Strain n (%) 5 (2%)3 (1%) 8 (1%) Ligament Sprain n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Non-SiteSpecific Procedural Complications n (%) 3 (1%) 5 (2%) 8 (1%) PostProcedural Pain n (%) 2 (<1%) 4 (1%) 6 (1%) Post Procedural Discomfort n(%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Site Specific Injuries NEC n (%) 6 (2%) 0 6(1%) Back Injury NOS n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Limb Injury NOS n (%) 2(<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Bone Injury n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Limb Injuries NEC(Incl Traumatic Amputation) n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Joint Sprain n(%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Lower Limb Fractures and Dislocations n (%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Foot Fracture n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) LowerLimb Fracture NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Eye Injuries NEC n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Periorbital Haematoma n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Fractures andDislocations NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Stress Fracture n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Heat Injuries (Excl Thermal Burns) n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) HeatExhaustion n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Overdoses n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Non-Accidental Overdose n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Thoracic Cage Fracturesand Dislocations n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Rib Fracture n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Upper Limb Fractures and Dislocations n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) HandFracture n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Respiratory, Thoracic and MediastinalDisorders n (%) 28 (11%) 18 (6%) 46 (9%) Coughing and AssociatedSymptoms n (%) 6 (2%) 6 (2%) 12 (2%) Cough n (%) 5 (2%) 6 (2%) 11 (2%)Productive Cough n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Paranasal Sinus Disorders (ExclInfections and Neoplasms) n (%) 6 (2%) 3 (1%) 9 (2%) Sinus Congestion n(%) 5 (2%) 3 (1%) 8 (1%) Paranasal Sinus Hypersecretion n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Nasal Congestion and Inflammations n (%) 7 (3%) 1 (<1%) 8 (1%)Rhinitis Allergic NOS n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Rhinitis NOS n (%) 3(1%) 0 3 (<1%) Rhinitis Seasonal n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) UpperRespiratory Tract Signs and Symptoms n (%) 3 (1%) 4 (1%) 7 (1%)Pharyngitis n (%) 3 (1%) 3 (1%) 6 (1%) Postnasal Drip n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Bronchospasm and Obstruction n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) AsthmaNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Asthma Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Wheezing n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Breathing Abnormalities n (%) 2(<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Dyspnoea NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%)Laryngeal and Adjacent Sites Disorders NEC (Excl Infections and n (%) 2(<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Neoplasms) Laryngitis NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3(<1%) Lower Respiratory Tract Signs and Symptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2(<1%) Abnormal Chest Sounds NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Breath SoundsDecreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Respiratory Tract Disorders NEC n (%)1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Respiratory Tract Congestion n (%) 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions n (%)23 (9%) 19 (7%) 42 (8%) Asthenic Conditions n (%) 8 (3%) 7 (3%) 15 (3%)Fatigue n (%) 7 (3%) 6 (2%) 13 (2%) Fatigue Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Lethargy n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Pain and Discomfort NEC n (%) 5(2%) 7 (3%) 12 (2%) Chest Pain n (%) 3 (1%) 4 (1%) 7 (1%) Pain NOS n (%)2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Chest Discomfort n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Tenderness NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) General Signs and Symptoms NEC n(%) 6 (2%) 3 (1%) 9 (2%) Fall n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) InfluenzaLike Illness n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (1%) Chest Tightness n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Oedema NEC n (%) 4 (2%) 3 (1%) 7 (1%) Oedema Peripheral n (%) 4(2%) 2 (<1%) 6 (1%) Oedema NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Febrile Disordersn (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Pyrexia n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%)Hernias NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hernia NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders n (%) 14 (5%) 25 (9%) 39 (7%)Rashes, Eruptions and Exanthems NEC n (%) 4 (2%) 4 (1%) 8 (1%) Rash NOSn (%) 4 (2%) 2 (<1%) 6 (1%) Rash Macular n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Dermatitis and Eczema n (%) 2 (<1%) 4 (1%) 6 (1%) Dermatitis Contact n(%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Eczema n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Dermatitis Allergic n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Dermatitis NOS n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Dermal and Epidermal Conditions NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 4 (1%) 5(<1%) Skin Lesion NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Skin Disorder NOS n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Swelling Face n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Pruritus NECn (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Pruritus NOS n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%)Apocrine and Eccrine Gland Disorders n (%) 0 3 (1%) 3 (<1%) SweatingIncreased n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Dyshidrosis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Skin Injuries and Mechanical Dermatoses n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%)Contusion n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Urticarias n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)3 (<1%) Urticaria NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Dermographism n (%)0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Acnes n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Acne NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Alopecias n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Alopecia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Dermatitis Ascribed to Specific Agent n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Dermatitis Medicamentosa n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Erythemas n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Erythema n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Hyperkeratoses n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Hyperkeratosis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Nail and Nail BedConditions (Excl Infections and Infestations) n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Ingrowing Nail n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Papulosquamous Conditions n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Psoriasis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Rosaceas n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Rosacea n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Skin Neoplasms Benign n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Acrochordons n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Skin andSubcutaneous Tissue Ulcerations n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Skin Ulcer n (%)0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Psychiatric Disorders n (%) 15 (6%) 17 (6%) 32 (6%)Depressive Disorders n (%) 7 (3%) 6 (2%) 13 (2%) Depression n (%) 4 (2%)5 (2%) 9 (2%) Depression Aggravated n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) AnxietySymptoms n (%) 5 (2%) 7 (3%) 12 (2%) Anxiety n (%) 3 (1%) 5 (2%) 8 (1%)Anxiety Aggravated n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Stress Symptoms n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Disturbances in Initiating and Maintaining Sleep n (%) 6(2%) 0 6 (1%) Insomnia n (%) 5 (2%) 0 5 (<1%) Insomnia Exacerbated n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Behaviour and Socialisation Disturbances n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Irritability n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Mental Disorders NECn (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Mental Status Changes n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Panic Symptoms n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Panic Attack n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Perception Disturbances n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hallucination NOSn (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hallucination, Auditory n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Psychotic Disorder NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Psychotic Disorder NOS n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Sexual Desire Disorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Libido Decreased n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Suicidal and Self-InjuriousBehaviour n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Suicidal Ideation n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Reproductive System and Breast Disorders n (%) 12 (5%) 12 (4%) 24(4%) Breast Disorders NEC* n (%) 1 (<1%) 4 (2%) 5 (1%) Breast Mass NOS*n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (1%) 3 (<1%) Breast Calcifications* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Breast Disorder NOS* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Menstruation withIncreased Bleeding* n (%) 2 (1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Menorrhagia* n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Intermenstrual Bleeding* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Prostate and Seminal Vesicles Infections and Inflammations* n (%) 2 (2%)1 (1%) 3 (2%) Prostatitis* n (%) 2 (2%) 1 (1%) 3 (2%) Reproductive TractSigns and Symptoms NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Pelvic Pain NOS n(%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Premenstrual Syndrome* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Vulvovaginal Signs and Symptoms* n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (1%) 3 (<1%)Vulvovaginal Dryness* n (%) 0 2 (1%) 2 (<1%) Vaginal Lesion* n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Menstruation and Uterine Bleeding NEC* n (%) 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Menstruation Irregular* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Uterine Disorders NEC* n(%) 2 (1%) 0 2 (<1%) Endometriosis* n (%) 2 (1%) 0 2 (<1%) Adenomyosis*n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Uterine Neoplasms* n (%) 2 (1%) 0 2 (<1%)Uterine Polyp NOS* n (%) 2 (1%) 0 2 (<1%) Menstruation with DecreasedBleeding* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Amenorrhoea NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Penile Disorders NEC (Excl Erection and Ejaculation)* n (%) 0 1(1%) 1 (<1%) Penile Haemorrhage* n (%) 0 1 (1%) 1 (<1%) VulvovaginalCysts and Neoplasms* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Vaginal Cyst* n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders n (%) 11 (4%) 10 (4%) 21(4%) Elevated Cholesterol n (%) 3 (1%) 3 (1%) 6 (1%)Hypercholesterolaemia n (%) 3 (1%) 3 (1%) 6 (1%) HyperglycaemicConditions NEC n (%) 0 4 (1%) 4 (<1%) Hyperglycaemia NOS n (%) 0 3 (1%)3 (<1%) Glucose Tolerance Impaired n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) DiabetesMellitus (Incl Subtypes) n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Diabetes MellitusAggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Diabetes MellitusNon-Insulin-Dependent n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Appetite Disorders n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Anorexia n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) PurineMetabolism Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Gout n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2(<1%) Total Fluid Volume Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Dehydration n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Fluid Intake Increased n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Polydipsia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hyperlipidaemias NECn (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Hyperlipidaemia NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Lipid Metabolism and Deposit Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) LipidMetabolism Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Sugar Intolerance (ExclGlucose Intolerance) n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Lactose Intolerance n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Vascular Disorders n (%) 13 (5%) 8 (3%) 21 (4%) VascularHypertensive Disorders NEC n (%) 8 (3%) 7 (3%) 15 (3%) Hypertension NOSn (%) 7 (3%) 6 (2%) 13 (2%) Hypertension Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) Peripheral Vascular Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%)Flushing n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Hot Flushes NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Varicose Veins Non-Site Specific n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Varicose VeinRuptured n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Bruising, Ecchymosis and Purpura n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Haematoma NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) PeripheralEmbolism and Thrombosis n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Peripheral Embolism NOSn (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Thrombophlebitis Superficial n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Vascular Hypotensive Disorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) HypotensionNOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Renal and Urinary Disorders n (%) 13 (5%) 4(1%) 17 (3%) Bladder and Urethral Symptoms n (%) 6 (2%) 1 (<1%) 7 (1%)Urinary Frequency n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Dysuria n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Stress Incontinence n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Urinary Incontinencen (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Urinary Retention n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Urinary Abnormalities n (%) 5 (2%) 1 (<1%) 6 (1%) Haematuria n (%) 4(2%) 0 4 (<1%) Glycosuria n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Proteinuria n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Urine Abnormal NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) RenalLithiasis n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Calculus Renal NOS n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3(<1%) Bladder Disorders NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bladder Prolapse n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bladder Infections and Inflammations n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Cystitis Interstitial n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) UrinaryTract Lithiasis (Excl Renal) n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Calculus Ureteric n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms NEC n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Polyuria n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Cardiac Disorders n (%)10 (4%) 6 (2%) 16 (3%) Cardiac Signs and Symptoms NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) 2(<1%) 4 (<1%) Palpitations n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) IschaemicCoronary Artery Disorders n (%) 4 (2%) 0 4 (<1%) Angina Pectoris n (%) 3(1%) 0 3 (<1%) Myocardial Infarction n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Rate andRhythm Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Arrhythmia NOS n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Bradyarrhythmia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) CardiacFlutter n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Tachycardia NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Supraventricular Arrhythmias n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) AtrialFibrillation n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Sick Sinus Syndrome n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Sinus Arrhythmia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) SupraventricularTachycardia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Cardiac Conduction Disorders n (%) 2(<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Atrioventricular Block First Degree n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Bundle Branch Block Right n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) VentricularArrhythmias and Cardiac Arrest n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) CardiacFibrillation NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Ventricular Extrasystoles n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Neoplasms Benign, Malignant and Unspecified (InclCysts and Polyps) n (%) 9 (4%) 6 (2%) 15 (3%) Skin Neoplasms Malignantand Unspecified (Excl Melanoma) n (%) 2 (<1%) 4 (1%) 6 (1%) Basal CellCarcinoma n (%) 2 (<1%) 4 (1%) 6 (1%) Soft Tissue Neoplasms Benign NEC n(%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Lipoma NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Leiomyoma NOS n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Breast and Nipple Neoplasms Malignant* n (%) 0 2(1%) 2 (<1%) Breast Cancer NOS* n (%) 0 2 (1%) 2 (<1%) Neoplasms BenignSite Unspecified NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Cyst NOS n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Fibroma NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bone NeoplasmsMalignant (Excl Sarcomas) n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Bone NeoplasmMalignant n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ovarian Neoplasms Benign* n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Benign Ovarian Tumour* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) OvarianCystadenofibroma* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Ovarian Neoplasms Malignant(Excl Germ Cell)* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ovarian Cancer NOS* n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Uterine Neoplasms Benign* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Uterine Fibroids* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Eye Disorders n (%) 8 (3%) 5(2%) 13 (2%) Cataracts (Excl Congenital) n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Cataract Unilateral n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Posterior CapsuleOpacification n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Conjunctival Infections,Irritations and Inflammations n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Conjunctivitis n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Conjunctivitis Allergic n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Lacrimal Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Dry Eye NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2(<1%) Ocular Nerve and Muscle Disorders n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%)Binocular Eye Movement Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Strabismus n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Lid, Lash and Lacrimal Structural Disorders (ExclCongenital) n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Dacryostenosis Acquired n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ocular Disorders NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) VitreousDisorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Partial Vision Loss n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Visual Acuity Reduced n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Refractive andAccommodative Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Refractive Errors NOS n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Retinal Structural Change, Deposit andDegeneration n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Retinal Detachment n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Ear and Labyrinth Disorders n (%) 6 (2%) 4 (1%) 10 (2%) InnerEar Infections and Inflammations n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%)Labyrinthitis NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Inner Ear Signs andSymptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Vertigo n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2(<1%) Motion Sickness n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Tinnitus n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Ear Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Ear Pain n (%) 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) External Ear Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%)Cerumen Impaction n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Hearing Losses n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Deafness NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Inner Ear Disorders NEC n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Meniere's Disease n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) MiddleEar Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Fluid in Middle Ear n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Tympanic Membrane Disorders (Excl Infections) n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Tympanic Membrane Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Immune System Disorders n (%) 5 (2%) 4 (1%) 9 (2%) Atopic Disorders n(%) 4 (2%) 1 (<1%) 5 (<1%) Seasonal Allergy n (%) 4 (2%) 1 (<1%) 5 (<1%)Allergic Conditions NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) HypersensitivityNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Allergy to Insect Sting n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Allergies to Foods, Food Additives, Drugs and OtherChemicals n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Drug Hypersensitivity n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Food Allergy n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Blood and LymphaticSystem Disorders n (%) 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) 5 (<1%) Leukopenias NEC n (%) 2(<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Leukopenia NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Lymphangitis andLymphatic Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Lymphadenopathy n(%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Anaemias NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) AnaemiaNOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Thrombocytopenias n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Thrombocytopenia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hepatobiliary Disorders n (%) 4(2%) 1 (<1%) 5 (<1%) Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2(<1%) Cholelithiasis n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Hepatobiliary Signs andSymptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Hepatosplenomegaly NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Hepatocellular Damage and Hepatitis NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Hepatitis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Structural and Other Bile DuctDisorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Biliary Tract Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Endocrine Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) ThyroidHypofunction Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) AcquiredHypothyroidism n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Thyroid Disorders NEC n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Goitre n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Thyroid Neoplasms n (%)0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Thyroid Nodule n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Surgical andMedical Procedures n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Abdominal TherapeuticProcedures NEC n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Abdominoplasty n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Hernia Repairs n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Hernia Repair NOS n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Congenital, Familial and Genetic Disorders n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Inborn Errors of Bilirubin Metabolism n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Gilbert's Syndrome n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Pregnancy, Puerperiumand Perinatal Conditions n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Normal Pregnancy,Labour and Delivery* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Pregnancy NOS* n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Social Circumstances n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Age RelatedIssues n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Premenopause* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events by Relationship to StudyMedication and by Severity

In Study 3007, the overall incidence of TEAEs that were reported aspossibly, probably, or unlikely related to study medication was 56%. Themost common (≧3% overall) related TEAEs (preferred terms) wereconstipation (23%), abdominal pain NOS (6%), headache NOS (4%), diarrheaNOS (3%), flatulence (4%), nausea (3%), fecal occult blood positive(3%), and blood CK increased (3%).

Severe TEAEs were reported for 18% of subjects. Most TEAEs were mild ormoderate in severity. The only severe TEAEs reported for ≧1% of subjectsoverall were constipation (17 subjects, 3%), abdominal pain NOS (ninesubjects, 2%), and headache NOS (eight subjects, 1%).

Prevalence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events by Time Interval

Preferred terms with a prevalence of ≧5% during any time interval ineither C/C or P/C subjects (excluding the fifth interval for P/Csubjects) are displayed in Table 15. TABLE 15 Summary ofTreatment-Emergent Adverse Events with a Prevalence of ≧5% During anyThree-Month Interval (Safety Population) Parameter Statistic C/C P/COverall Subjects with any TEAEs >0-3 months n of N (%) 166 of 257 (65)164 of 279 (59) 330 of 536 (62) >3-6 months n of N (%) 147 of 255 (58)115 of 221 (52) 262 of 476 (55) >6-9 months n of N (%) 118 of 201 (59)93 of 187 (50) 211 of 388 (54) >9-12 months  n of N (%) 97 of 173 (56)81 of 157 (52) 178 of 330 (54)  >12 months n of N (%) 91 of 147 (62) 51of 55 (93) 142 of 202 (70) Constipation >0-3 months n of N (%) 41 of 257(16) 48 of 279 (17) 89 of 536 (17) >3-6 months n of N (%) 28 of 255 (11)16 of 221 (7) 44 of 476 (9) >6-9 months n of N (%) 12 of 201 (6) 9 of187 (5) 21 of 388 (5) >9-12 months  n of N (%) 3 of 173 (2) 5 of 157 (3)8 of 330 (2)  >12 months n of N (%) 6 of 147 (4) 0 of 55 (0) 6 of 202(3) Abdominal pain NOS >0-3 months n of N (%) 10 of 257 (4) 19 of 279(7) 29 of 536 (5) >3-6 months n of N (%) 7 of 255 (3) 7 of 221 (3) 14 of476 (3) >6-9 months n of N (%) 1 of 201 (<1) 2 of 187 (1) 3 of 388(<1) >9-12 months  n of N (%) 1 of 173 (<1) 1 of 157 (<1) 2 of 330 (<1) >12 months n of N (%) 2 of 147 (1) 0 of 55 (0) 2 of 202 (<1) Fecaloccult blood positive >0-3 months n of N (%) 14 of 257 (5) 5 of 279 (2)19 of 536 (4) >3-6 months n of N (%) 6 of 255 (2) 1 of 221 (<1) 7 of 476(1) >6-9 months n of N (%) 3 of 201 (1) 3 of 187 (2) 6 of 388 (2) >9-12months  n of N (%) 2 of 173 (1) 2 of 157 (1) 4 of 330 (1)  >12 months nof N (%) 2 of 147 (1) 0 of 55 (0) 2 of 202 (<1) Headache NOS >0-3 monthsn of N (%) 17 of 257 (7) 9 of 279 (3) 26 of 536 (5) >3-6 months n of N(%) 6 of 255 (2) 3 of 221 (1) 9 of 476 (2) >6-9 months n of N (%) 0 of201 (0) 3 of 187 (2) 3 of 388 (<1) >9-12 months  n of N (%) 1 of 173(<1) 3 of 157 (2) 4 of 330 (1)  >12 months n of N (%) 0 of 147 (0) 1 of55 (2) 1 of 202 (<1)C = cilansetron 2 mg TID;P = placeboNote:Percentages are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation within each time interval.Note:Refer to Section 0 for a definition of TEAEs.Note:Only MedDRA preferred terms are presented with a prevalence of ≧5% inany time interval in either C/C or P/C subjects, excluding the fifthinterval for P/C subjects due to the limited sample size.

A decrease in the prevalence of TEAEs overall was observed after thefirst three-months of cilansetron treatment; the overall prevalence thenremained stable over the following intervals, except for the last (>12months) interval (62%, 55%, 54%, 54%, and 70%, respectively). Note thatthe overall prevalence for the fifth (>12 months) interval is of limitedvalue because of the drop in the number of subjects, which was due tothe small number of P/C subjects (55) (C/C subjects: 147) in the lastinterval. This difference in number of subjects between the two groupslimits the value of comparisons of safety data between C/C subjects andP/C subjects in the >12 months interval. The prevalence of constipationoverall decreased from 17% during the first three-month interval to 9%,5%, 2%, and 3% during subsequent intervals, respectively. Decreasingtrends were observed for each of the most common individual TEAEs. Therewas no clinically meaningful increase in the prevalence for any TEAEoverall. Of note, 7%, 6%, 2%, and 2% of subjects discontinued during thefirst, second, third, and fourth three-month interval, respectively, dueto AEs (combined categories of “AE and lack of efficacy” and “Baselinecomplaint/AE”).

Incidence of Special Interest Adverse Events

A total of 371 subjects (69%) experienced an AE of special interest. Themost frequently reported (≧5% at the preferred term level) specialinterest AEs were constipation (24%), abdominal pain NOS (7%), headache(6%), diarrhea NOS (6%), fecal occult blood positive (6%), flatulence(5%), nausea (5%), blood CK positive (5%), upper respiratory tractinfection NOS (5%), and urinary tract infection NOS (5%).

Constipation was the most frequently reported TEAE during the study (128of 536 subjects, 24%). Female subjects had a higher incidence ofconstipation (28%) compared with male subjects (15%). Of the 128subjects with constipation, 124 subjects experienced at least oneepisode reported as related to study medication and 17 subjects (3%) hadconstipation that was judged as severe. None of the constipationepisodes were reported as SAEs. Twenty-eight subjects (5%) discontinuedstudy medication due to constipation and seven subjects experiencedconstipation that led to dose reduction. Most subjects with a TEAE ofconstipation reported only one constipation episode (83 subjects, 15%)and were typically mildly (8%) or moderately (7%) bothered by theconstipation. The mean longest duration of a constipation episode was10.4 days, however, the median longest duration was only four days.Thirteen subjects experienced a constipation episode (including theterms constipation and feces hard) that lasted longer than 30 days. Thelongest duration of a constipation episode was 189 days.

Potential complications of constipation (ischemic colitis, fecalimpaction, obstruction, perforation, mega rectum, or colectomy) wereidentified for two subjects during Studies 3006 and 3007. Eight subjectsexperienced treatment-emergent rectal hemorrhage.

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events by Gender and by Age

The Safety population included 177 (33%) male and 359 (67%) femalesubjects. Of the most common TEAEs at the higher level term or preferredterm level, higher (≧5% difference) incidence was noted among femalesubjects compared with male subjects for constipation (28% versus 15%),diarrhea excluding infective (9% versus 3%), nausea and vomitingsymptoms (8% versus 3%), sinusitis NOS (9% versus 3%), and urinary tractinfections (8% versus 1%). In contrast, blood CK increased was morecommon in male subjects (12%) compared with female subjects (1%). Noother relevant difference in incidences by gender was noted.

The Safety population included 139 subjects (26%) in the 18 to 40 yearscategory, 330 subjects (62%) in the 41 to 64 years category, while only67 subjects (13%) were 65 years or older. The incidence increased withage for constipation (19%, 23%, and 37% in the three age categories,respectively) and a similar but less apparent trend was seen forabdominal pain NOS (8%, 5%, and 12%) and flatulence, bloating anddistension (8%, 5%, and 12%). In contrast, the incidence decreased withage for nausea and vomiting symptoms (9%, 6%, and 1%), sinusitis NOS(9%, 7%, and 3%), and a similar trend was seen for lower respiratorytract and lung infections (4%, 6%, and 1%) and headache NOS (7%, 6%, and1%). No other relevant difference in incidences by age category wasnoted.

Other Serious Adverse Events

The overall incidence of treatment-emergent SAEs is presented in Table16. Twenty-nine subjects (5%) experienced treatment-emergent SAEs.Treatment-emergent SAEs reported for two subjects each included breastcancer NOS, angina pectoris, and chest pain. All other SAEs wereexperienced by no more than one subject. Eleven of 29 subjectsdiscontinued due to the SAEs. One subject had an SAE reported asprobably related to study medication (colitis ischemic) and fivesubjects had treatment-emergent SAEs reported as unlikely related tostudy medication (status epilepticus, loss of consciousness, anginapectoris and abdominal pain upper, gastritis NOS, and breast cancerNOS). All other treatment-emergent SAEs were reported as unrelated tostudy medication. In addition to the 29 subjects who experiencedtreatment-emergent SAEs, one subject had an SAE that was non-treatmentemergent.

In Table 16, gender-specific adverse events are denoted by an “*” in thetable, and percentages for gender-specific adverse events are based onthe number of subjects in the appropriate gender. Percentages for allother adverse events are based on the total number of subjects in theSafety Population. Subjects are counted at most once within each primarysystem organ class and preferred term. Adverse events were coded toprimary system organ class and preferred term using the MedDRAdictionary, version 5.0. All adverse events with onset date on or afterthe date of first dose of Cilansetron and up through seven days afterthe last dose of Cilansetron (if not serious) or up through 30 daysafter the last dose of Cilansetron (if serious) will be considered astreatment-emergent. Adverse events which are already present during thepre-treatment period but increase in severity during the treatmentperiod will also be considered as treatment-emergent. Primary systemorgan class and preferred term are sorted by decreasing frequency in theoverall column. TABLE 16 Overall Incidence of Treatment-Emergent SeriousAdverse Events (Safety Population) Treatment Group Primary System OrganClass Cilansetron 2 mg/ Placebo/ Preferred Term Statistic Cilansetron 2mg Cilansetron 2 mg Overall Total Number of Subjects in the SafetyPopulation N 257 279 536 Total Number of Male Subjects in the SafetyPopulation n 89 (35%) 88 (32%) 177 (33%) Total Number of Female Subjectsin the Safety Population n 168 (65%) 191 (68%) 359 (67%) Total Number ofSubjects with at Least One Serious Adverse Event n (%) 19 (7%) 10 (4%)29 (5%) Neoplasms Benign, Malignant and Unspecified (Incl Cysts andPolyps) n (%) 3 (1%) 3 (1%) 6 (1%) Breast Cancer NOS* n (%) 0 2 (1%) 2(<1%) Benign Ovarian Tumour* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bone NeoplasmMalignant n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Fibroma NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Leiomyoma NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ovarian Cancer NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Ovarian Cystadenofibroma* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) CardiacDisorders n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Angina Pectoris n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2(<1%) Myocardial Infarction n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) SupraventricularTachycardia n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Disorders n (%) 3(1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Abdominal Pain Upper n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Appendicitis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Colitis Ischaemic n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Gastritis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Irritable Bowel SyndromeAggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Infections and Infestations n (%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Bronchopneumonia NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Gastroenteritis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Sinusitis Acute NOS n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Urinary Tract Infection NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions n (%) 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) 2 (<1%) Chest Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) HepatobiliaryDisorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Cholelithiasis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Hepatitis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Injury, Poisoning and ProceduralComplications n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Heat Exhaustion n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Non-Accidental Overdose n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Nervous SystemDisorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Loss of Consciousness n (%) 1 (<1%) 02 (<1%) Status Epilepticus n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Renal and UrinaryDisorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Bladder Prolapse n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Calculus Ureteric n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Reproductive Systemand Breast Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Adenomyosis* n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Endometriosis* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Uterine Polyp NOS* n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Vaginal Cyst* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) ImmuneSystem Disorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Food Allergy n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Pregnancy, Puerperium and Perinatal Conditions n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Pregnancy NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Psychiatric Disorders n (%)0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Depression n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hallucination NOS n(%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hallucination, Auditory n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Psychotic Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Suicidal Ideation n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Asthma NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)Note:Refer to the Analysis Plan for a list of pre-specified gender-specificadverse events. Gender-specific adverse events are denoted by an “*” inthe table.Note:Percentages for gender-specific adverse events are based on the numberof subjects in the appropriate gender. Percentages for all other adverseevents are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation.Note:Subjects are counted at most once within each primary system organ classand preferred term. Adverse events were coded to primary system organclass and preferred term using the MedDRA dictionary, version 5.0.Note:All adverse events with onset date on or after the date of first dose ofCilansetron and up through seven days after the last dose of Cilansetron(if not serious) or up through 30 days after the last dose ofCilansetron (if serious) will be considered as treatment-emergent.Adverse events which are already present during the pre-treatment periodbut increase in severity during the treatment period will also beconsidered as treatment-emergent.Note:Primary system organ class and preferred term are sorted by decreasingfrequency in the overall column.PROGRAM NAME: S:\SAS\SOLVAY\IBS\CRK00053100\ANALYSIS\TABLELIB\AE_SER.SASRun 01OCT04 16:13Other Significant Adverse Events

The overall incidence of TEAEs leading to permanent discontinuation ofstudy medication is presented in Table 17. Overall, 83 subjects (15%)experienced TEAEs that led to permanent discontinuation of studymedication with slightly lower incidence in C/C subjects (13%) comparedwith P/C subjects (18%). A possible explanation for this phenomenon isthat subjects who started cilansetron treatment in Study 3006 anddiscontinued during the first 12 weeks of cilansetron treatment are notaccounted for in this analysis. The most frequently reported TEAEs thatled to permanent discontinuation of study medication were GI disorders(12%) including constipation (5%), abdominal pain NOS (2%), flatulence(1%), and diarrhea NOS (1%) as the most common events. All other TEAEsthat led to discontinuation were experienced by <1% of subjects. Elevenof 83 subjects discontinued due to TEAEs that were reported as serious.In addition to the 83 subjects who discontinued due to TEAEs, twosubjects discontinued due to AEs that were non-treatment-emergent:Subject 702020 (constipation) and Subject 703020 (metastases to bone);both events reported with an onset date >30 days after the last dose ofcilansetron.

A total of 11 subjects (2%) experienced a TEAEs that led to dosereduction. Of these 11 subjects, seven subjects (1%) had a dosereduction due to constipation.

In Table 17, gender-specific adverse events are denoted by an “*” in thetable, and percentages for gender-specific adverse events are based onthe number of subjects in the appropriate gender. Percentages for allother adverse events are based on the total number of subjects in theSafety Population. Subjects are counted at most once within each primarysystem organ class and preferred term. Adverse events were coded toprimary system organ class and preferred term using the MedDRAdictionary, version 5.0. All adverse events with onset date on or afterthe date of first dose of Cilansetron and up through seven days afterthe last dose of Cilansetron (if not serious) or up through 30 daysafter the last dose of Cilansetron (if serious) will be considered astreatment-emergent. Adverse events which are already present during thepre-treatment period but increase in severity during the treatmentperiod will also be considered as treatment-emergent. Adverse eventsleading to permanent discontinuation of Cilansetron were identified fromthe “Action Study Medication” field of the adverse event case reportform. Primary system organ class and preferred term are sorted bydecreasing frequency in the overall column. TABLE 17 Overall Incidenceof Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events Leading to PermanentDiscontinuation of Study Medication (Safety Population) Treatment GroupPrimary System Organ Class Cilansetron 2 mg/ Placebo/ Preferred TermStatistic Cilansetron 2 mg Cilansetron 2 mg Overall Total Number ofSubjects in the Safety Population N 257 279 536 Total Number of MaleSubjects in the Safety Population n 89 (35%) 88 (32%) 177 (33%) TotalNumber of Female Subjects in the Safety Population n 168 (65%) 191 (68%)359 (67%) Total Number of Subjects with at Least One TEAE Leading to n(%) 33 (13%) 50 (18%) 83 (15%) Discontinuation of Study MedicationGastrointestinal Disorders n (%) 24 (9%) 40 (14%) 64 (12%) Constipationn (%) 7 (3%) 21 (8%) 28 (5%) Abdominal Pain NOS n (%) 5 (2%) 6 (2%) 11(2%) Flatulence n (%) 2 (<1%) 5 (2%) 7 (1%) Diarrhoea NOS n (%) 4 (2%) 2(<1%) 6 (1%) Abdominal Distension n (%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%)Abdominal Pain Upper n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Rectal Haemorrhage n(%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Nausea n (%) 3 (1%) 0 3 (<1%) Abdominal PainLower n (%) 0 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Diarrhoea Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)2 (<1%) Dyspepsia n (%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Abdominal PainAggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Appendicitis n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Colitis Ischaemic n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Diarrhoea Haemorrhagic n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Epigastric Discomfort n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Eructationn (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Faecal Abnormality NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Faecal Impaction n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Faecal Incontinence n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Faeces Hard n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Gastric Irritation n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) HiatusHernia n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Irritable Bowel Syndrome Aggravated n (%)1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Oesophageal Reflux Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Rectal Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Rectal Tenesmus n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Stomach Discomfort n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Vomiting NOS n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Nervous System Disorders n (%) 4 (2%) 4 (1%) 8(1%) Headache NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Dizziness n (%) 0 2 (<1%)2 (<1%) Headache NOS Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Migraine NOS n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Somnolence n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) GeneralDisorders and Administration Site Conditions n (%) 3 (1%) 4 (1%) 7 (1%)Fatigue n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Chest Discomfort n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Chest Pain n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Lethargy n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders n (%) 5 (2%) 2(<1%) 7 (1%) Back Pain n (%) 3 (1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (<1%) Muscle Cramps n (%)2 (<1%) 0 2 (<1%) Chest Wall Pain n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Investigationsn (%) 5 (2%) 0 5 (<1%) Alanine Aminotransferase Increased n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Blood Bilirubin Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) BloodPressure Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Blood Urine Present n (%) 1(<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Heart Rate Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) White BloodCells Urine Positive n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Neoplasms Benign, Malignantand Unspecified (Incl Cysts and Polyps) n (%) 2 (<1%) 3 (1%) 5 (<1%)Breast Cancer NOS* n (%) 0 2 (1%) 2 (<1%) Benign Ovarian Tumour* n (%) 01 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bone Neoplasm Malignant n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) FibromaNOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Ovarian Cancer NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Ovarian Cystadenofibroma* n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Skin and SubcutaneousTissue Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) 4 (<1%) Pruritus NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)0 1 (<1%) Rash Macular n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Rash NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Urticaria NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Respiratory, Thoracic andMediastinal Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) Asthma Aggravated n(%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Asthma NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Cough n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Cardiac Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Angina Pectorisn (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Ear and Labyrinth Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Vertigo n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Eye Disorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%) Visual Acuity Reduced n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) HepatobiliaryDisorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Hepatosplenomegaly NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) 01 (<1%) Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%)Dehydration n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Pregnancy, Puerperium and PerinatalConditions n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1 (<1%) Pregnancy NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) 0 1(<1%) Psychiatric Disorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Depression n (%) 0 1(<1%) 1 (<1%) Hallucination NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hallucination,Auditory n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Psychotic Disorder NOS n (%) 0 1 (<1%)1 (<1%) Suicidal Ideation n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Renal and UrinaryDisorders n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Bladder Prolapse n (%) 0 1 (<1%) 1(<1%)Note:Refer to the Analysis Plan for a list of pre-specified gender-specificadverse events. Gender-specific adverse events are denoted by an “*” inthe table.Note:Percentages for gender-specific adverse events are based on the numberof subjects in the appropriate gender. Percentages for all other adverseevents are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation.Note:Subjects are counted at most once within each primary system organ classand preferred term. Adverse events were coded to primary system organclass and preferred term using the MedDRA dictionary, version 5.0.Note:All adverse events with onset date on or after the date of first dose ofCilansetron and up through seven days after the last dose of Cilansetron(if not serious) or up through 30 days after the last dose ofCilansetron (if serious) will be considered as treatment-emergent.Adverse events which are already present during the pre-treatment periodbut increase in severity during the treatment period will also beconsidered as treatment-emergent.Note:Adverse events leading to permanent discontinuation of Cilansetron wereidentified from the “Action Study Medication” field of the adverse eventcase report form.Note:Primary system organ class and preferred term are sorted by decreasingfrequency in the overall column.PROGRAM NAME:S:\SAS\SOLVAY\IBS\CRK00053100\ANALYSIS\TABLELIB\AE_DISC.SAS Run 01OCT0416:13Treatment-Emergent ECG Abnormalities

A total of 329 subjects (62%) had a treatment-emergent ECG abnormality.Treatment-emergent ECG abnormalities with an incidence ≧5% includedsinus arrhythmia (21%), poor R-wave progression (11%), sinus bradycardia(10%), early repolarization-normal variant (8%), non-specific T-wavechanges (7%), borderline LA enlargement (6%), and early R-wavetransition (6%). Of note, the incidence of prolonged QT interval was 4%and subjects were included in the prolonged QT interval category if theymet the following criteria:

-   -   Male subjects: QT_(c)(B)>0.450 sec and an increase of 0.06 sec        OR QT or QT_(c)(B)>0.500 sec    -   Female subjects: QT_(c)(B)>0.470 sec and an increase of 0.06 sec        OR QT or QT_(c)(B)>0.500 sec

The Safety population included 177 (33%) male and 359 (67%) femalesubjects. Higher (≧5% difference) incidence was noted among malesubjects compared with female subjects for sinus arrhythmia (25% versus19%) and early repolarization-normal variant (19% versus 2%). Incontrast, poor R-wave progression was more common in female subjects(13%) compared with male subjects (6%). No other relevant difference inincidences by gender was noted.

One subject had an ECG abnormality (supraventricular tachycardia) thatwas considered as a treatment-emergent SAE.

One subject discontinued study medication due to an ECG abnormality(heart rate increased) that was reported as a non-serious TEAE:

Marked Electrocardiogram Abnormalities

The definition of marked abnormalities included PR ≧0.210 sec, QRS≧0.120 sec, QT_(c) >0.440 sec (regardless of the Baseline value), andheart rate ≧120 bpm or ≦50 bpm or change of ≧15 bpm. A total of 267subjects (50%) had a post-Baseline marked ECG abnormality. The mostfrequently reported abnormalities were prolonged QT_(c)(B) (17%), heartrate increase (15%), and heart rate decrease (14%).

The Safety population included 177 (33%) male and 359 (67%) femalesubjects. Higher (≧5% difference) incidence was noted among femalesubjects compared with male subjects for prolonged QT_(c)(B) (23% versus6%) and prolonged QT_(c)(F) (10% versus 3%). In contrast, decreasedheart rate was more common in male subjects (13%) compared with femalesubjects (6%). No other relevant difference in incidences by gender wasnoted.

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Safety Evaluation

The extent of exposure to study medication is presented in Table 18.TABLE 18 Exposure to Study Medication (Safety Population) - 3008Cilansetron 2 mg TID Parameter Statistic (N = 1454) Exposure to studymedication (days) n 1454 Mean (SE) 299.2 (3.4)  Median  364 Min-Max1-434 Category of exposure n 1415 >0-1 month n (%) 125 (9)  >1-2 monthsn (%) 41 (3) >2-3 months n (%) 50 (4) >3-6 months n (%) 76 (5) >6-9months n (%) 32 (2)  >9 months n (%) 1091 (77) Note:Percentages are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation with an evaluation of exposure.Note:Exposure to study medication is calculated as the date of first dosesubtracted from the date of last dose plus 1.Note:Exposure to study medication is calculated without accounting fortemporary discontinuation of study medication.Data source: Table 10.1.1.9.2

The mean duration of exposure to study medication was 299.2 days and themedian duration was 364 days with 77% of subjects who had more than ninemonths of exposure to study medication.

Drug Holiday

Eleven percent of subjects had a drug holiday with mean drug holidayduration of 6.19 days. The proportion of subjects who had more than onedrug holiday was 1%. The total days on drug holiday accounted for 1.9%of the total duration of exposure for subjects with a drug holiday. Theproportion of subjects with a drug holiday increased over the firstthree one-month intervals (<1%, 2%, and 3%) but decreased for eachthree-month interval over the course of the study (5%, 4%, 3%, and <1%).

Adverse Events

A summary of TEAEs is presented in Table 19. Cilansetron Sta- 2 mg TIDParameter tistic (N = 1454) Number of subjects with at least one TEAE n(%) 931 (64) Number of subjects with at least one related TEAE n (%) 604(42) Number of subjects with at least one severe TEAE n (%) 138 (9) Number of deaths n (%)  1 (<1) Number of subjects with at least one SAEn (%) 85 (6) Number of subjects who permanently discontinued n (%) 192(13) study medication due to a TEAE Number of subjects with at least oneTEAE leading n (%) 34 (2) to dose reduction Number of subjects with atleast one AE of n (%) 789 (54) special interestNote:Percentages are based on the total number of subjects in the SafetyPopulation.Note:Refer to Section 5.7.1.10.1 for a definition of TEAEs.Note:Related = probably, possibly, or unlikely related; not related =unrelated; unknown = unknown/not applicable.Note:Two subjects (115017 and 160003) withdrew from the study due to AEs thatwere not treatment-emergent; therefore, these subjects and events arenot included in the number of subjects who permanently discontinuedstudy medication row.Data soure: Table 10.1.3.1.1

Sixty-four percent of subjects experienced at least one TEAE during thestudy. The overall incidence of TEAEs that were reported as possibly,probably, or unlikely related to study medication was 42%. Severe TEAEswere reported for 9%. Six percent of subjects experienced a treatmentemergent SAE. Thirteen percent of subjects experienced TEAEs that led topermanent discontinuation of study medication and 2% of subjectsexperienced TEAEs that led to dose reduction. Special interest TEAEswere reported for 54%.

Analysis of Adverse Events

The overall incidence of TEAEs is presented by primary system organclass, higher level term, and preferred term in Table 20. The incidenceof TEAEs occurring in ≧5% of the subjects based on the MedDRA higherlevel term. TABLE 20 Overall Incidence of Treatment-Emergent AdverseEvents By Primary Organ System, Higher Level Term, and Preferred Term(Safety Population) - 3008 Primary System Organ Class/ Higher LevelTerm/ Treatment Group Preferred Term Statistic Cilansetron 2 mg TotalNumber of Subjects in the Safety Population N 1454 Total Number of MaleSubjects in the Safety Population n 650 Total Number of Female Subjectsin the Safety Population n 804 Total Number of Subjects with at LeastOne TEAE n (%) 931 (64%) Gastrointestinal Disorders n (%) 587 (40%)Gastrointestinal Atonic and Hypomotility Disorders NEC n (%) 228 (16%)Constipation n (%) 222 (15%) Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease n (%) 7(<1%) Oesophageal Reflux Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal andAbdominal Pains (Excl Oral and Throat) n (%) 223 (15%) Abdominal PainNOS n (%) 156 (11%) Abdominal Pain Upper n (%) 50 (3%) Abdominal PainLower n (%) 21 (1%) Abdominal Pain Aggravated n (%) 8 (<1%)Gastrointestinal Pain NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms n(%) 92 (6%) Nausea n (%) 78 (5%) Vomiting NOS n (%) 25 (2%) Retching n(%) 3 (<1%) Nausea Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Regurgitation of Food n (%)1 (<1%) Flatulence, Bloating and Distension n (%) 91 (6%) AbdominalDistension n (%) 57 (4%) Flatulence n (%) 38 (3%) Aerophagia n (%) 1(<1%) Diarrhoea (Excl Infective) n (%) 81 (6%) Diarrhoea NOS n (%) 73(5%) Diarrhoea Aggravated n (%) 8 (<1%) Diarrhoea Haemorrhagic n (%) 1(<1%) Dyspeptic Signs and Symptoms n (%) 59 (4%) Dyspepsia n (%) 50 (3%)Eructation n (%) 5 (<1%) Dyspepsia Aggravated n (%) 4 (<1%) Hyperacidityn (%) 4 (<1%) Faeces Abnormal n (%) 51 (4%) Faeces Hard n (%) 32 (2%)Loose Stools n (%) 15 (1%) Faecal Abnormality NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) FaecesDiscoloured n (%) 2 (<1%) Stools Watery n (%) 2 (<1%) Haemorrhoids andGastrointestinal Varices (Excl Oesophageal) n (%) 38 (3%) Haemorrhoids n(%) 30 (2%) Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage n (%) 9 (<1%) HaemorrhoidsAggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Intestinal Haemorrhages n (%) 22 (2%) RectalHaemorrhage n (%) 20 (1%) Anal Haemorrhage n (%) 2 (<1%)Gastrointestinal Spastic and Hypermotility Disorders n (%) 21 (1%)Irritable Bowel Syndrome Aggravated n (%) 13 (<1%) Frequent BowelMovements n (%) 5 (<1%) Defaecation Urgency n (%) 1 (<1%) IntestinalSpasm n (%) 1 (<1%) Oesophageal Spasm n (%) 1 (<1%) Gastritis (ExclInfective) n (%) 17 (1%) Gastritis NOS n (%) 13 (<1%) GastritisAggravated n (%) 4 (<1%) Dental Pain and Sensation Disorders n (%) 13(<1%) Toothache n (%) 11 (<1%) Dental Discomfort n (%) 1 (<1%)Sensitivity of Teeth n (%) 1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Signs and SymptomsNEC n (%) 12 (<1%) Abdominal Discomfort n (%) 6 (<1%) EpigastricDiscomfort n (%) 2 (<1%) Halitosis n (%) 2 (<1%) Dysphagia n (%) 1 (<1%)Hiccups n (%) 1 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Disorders NEC n (%) 8 (<1%) AnalFissure n (%) 5 (<1%) Anal Discomfort n (%) 3 (<1%) Rectal Prolapse n(%) 1 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Pains n (%) 7 (<1%) Proctalgia n (%) 6 (<1%)Painful Defaecation n (%) 1 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Signs and Symptoms n(%) 7 (<1%) Rectal Tenesmus n (%) 5 (<1%) Pruritus Ani n (%) 3 (<1%)Oesophagitis (Excl Infective) n (%) 6 (<1%) Oesophagitis NOS n (%) 4(<1%) Reflux Oesophagitis n (%) 2 (<1%) Gastric Ulcers and Perforation n(%) 4 (<1%) Gastric Erosions n (%) 2 (<1%) Gastric Ulcer n (%) 2 (<1%)Colitis (Excl Infective) n (%) 3 (<1%) Colitis Ischaemic n (%) 2 (<1%)Colitis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Inflammatory Disorders NEC n(%) 3 (<1%) Duodenitis n (%) 2 (<1%) Appendicitis n (%) 1 (<1%) OralDryness and Saliva Altered n (%) 3 (<1%) Dry Mouth n (%) 3 (<1%)Abdominal Findings Abnormal n (%) 2 (<1%) Abdominal Rigidity n (%) 1(<1%) Bowel Sounds Abnormal n (%) 1 (<1%) Anal and Rectal Ulcers andPerforation n (%) 2 (<1%) Anal Ulcer n (%) 1 (<1%) Rectal Ulcer n (%) 1(<1%) Diaphragmatic Hernias n (%) 2 (<1%) Hiatus Hernia n (%) 2 (<1%)Gastrointestinal Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Food Poisoning NOS n (%) 1(<1%) Intestinal Mucosal Hypertrophy n (%) 1 (<1%) GastrointestinalMucosal Dystrophies and Secretion Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) Colonic Polypn (%) 2 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Neoplasms NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) DuodenalPolyp n (%) 1 (<1%) Gastric Polyps n (%) 1 (<1%) Inguinal Hernias n (%)2 (<1%) Inguinal Hernia NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Stomatitis and Ulceration n(%) 2 (<1%) Aphthous Stomatitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Stomatitis n (%) 1 (<1%)Abdominal Hernias, Site Unspecified n (%) 1 (<1%) Epigastric Hernia n(%) 1 (<1%) Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis n (%) 1 (<1%) PancreatitisAcute n (%) 1 (<1%) Anal and Colorectal Neoplasms NEC n (%) 1 (<1%)Rectal Polyp n (%) 1 (<1%) Benign Oral Cavity Neoplasms n (%) 1 (<1%)Mouth Cyst n (%) 1 (<1%) Duodenal Ulcers and Perforation n (%) 1 (<1%)Duodenal Ulcer n (%) 1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Dyskinetic Disorders n (%)1 (<1%) Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) GingivalDisorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Gingivitis n (%) 1 (<1%) IntestinalInfections n (%) 1 (<1%) Antibiotic Associated Colitis n (%) 1 (<1%)Non-Mechanical Ileus n (%) 1 (<1%) Ileus Paralytic n (%) 1 (<1%)Non-Site Specific Gastrointestinal Haemorrhages n (%) 1 (<1%)Haematemesis n (%) 1 (<1%) Oral Soft Tissue Signs and Symptoms n (%) 1(<1%) Hypoaesthesia Oral n (%) 1 (<1%) Tongue Disorders NEC n (%) 1(<1%) Glossitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Infections and Infestations n (%) 348(24%) Upper Respiratory Tract Infections - Pathogen Class Unspecified n(%) 98 (7%) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection NOS n (%) 56 (4%)Sinusitis NOS n (%) 25 (2%) Tonsillitis NOS n (%) 11 (<1%) TracheitisNOS n (%) 5 (<1%) Sinusitis Acute NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Tonsillitis AcuteNOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Peritonsillar Abscess n (%) 1 (<1%)Pharyngotonsillitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Sinusitis Chronic NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Tracheobronchitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Lower Respiratory Tract and LungInfections n (%) 66 (5%) Bronchitis NOS n (%) 27 (2%) Bronchitis AcuteNOS n (%) 24 (2%) Lower Respiratory Tract Infection NOS n (%) 10 (<1%)Pneumonia NOS n (%) 6 (<1%) Bronchitis Chronic NOS n (%) 2 (<1%)Bronchopneumonia NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Influenza Viral Infections n (%) 51(4%) Influenza n (%) 51 (4%) Rhinoviral Infections n (%) 44 (3%)Nasopharyngitis n (%) 44 (3%) Urinary Tract Infections n (%) 40 (3%)Urinary Tract Infection NOS n (%) 27 (2%) Cystitis Acute NOS n (%) 5(<1%) Cystitis NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Pyelonephritis NOS n (%) 3 (<1%)Pyelonephritis Acute NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Viral Infections NEC n (%) 37(3%) Viral Infection NOS n (%) 26 (2%) Gastroenteritis Viral NOS n (%) 5(<1%) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Viral NOS n (%) 5 (<1%)Pharyngitis Viral NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Viral Diarrhoea n (%) 1 (<1%)Gastrointestinal Infections - Pathogen Class Unspecified n (%) 30 (2%)Gastroenteritis NOS n (%) 24 (2%) Diarrhoea Infectious n (%) 4 (<1%)Anal Abscess n (%) 1 (<1%) Appendiceal Abscess n (%) 1 (<1%) InfectionsNEC n (%) 19 (1%) Respiratory Tract Infection NOS n (%) 13 (<1%)Localised Infection n (%) 2 (<1%) Abscess Limb n (%) 1 (<1%) Abscess NOSn (%) 1 (<1%) Infection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Post Procedural Site WoundInfection n (%) 1 (<1%) Ear Infections n (%) 13 (<1%) Ear Infection NOSn (%) 8 (<1%) Otitis Media NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) Otitis Externa NOS n (%) 2(<1%) Ear Lobe Infection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Candida Infections n (%) 10(<1%) Vaginal Candidiasis* n (%) 5 (<1%) Candidal Infection NOS n (%) 2(<1%) Oral Candidiasis n (%) 2 (<1%) Intertrigo Candida n (%) 1 (<1%)Herpes Viral Infections n (%) 9 (<1%) Herpes Zoster n (%) 4 (<1%) HerpesSimplex n (%) 3 (<1%) Herpes Viral Infection NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) DentalInfections - Pathogen Class Unspecified n (%) 7 (<1%) Tooth Caries NOS n(%) 3 (<1%) Tooth Abscess n (%) 2 (<1%) Gingivitis Infection NOS n (%) 1(<1%) Tooth Infection n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin Structures and Soft TissueInfections n (%) 7 (<1%) Skin Infection NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Burn Infectionn (%) 1 (<1%) Cellulitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Nail Bed Infection NOS n (%) 1(<1%) Pseudofolliculitis Barbae n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin and SubcutaneousTissue Abscess NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Fungal Infections NEC n (%) 5 (<1%)Skin Fungal Infection NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Nail Fungal Infection NOS n (%)1 (<1%) Female Reproductive Tract Infections* n (%) 4 (<1%) Vaginitis* n(%) 2 (<1%) Oophoritis* n (%) 1 (<1%) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease NOS* n(%) 1 (<1%) Inflammatory Disorders Following Infection n (%) 4 (<1%)Periodontitis n (%) 3 (<1%) Post Herpetic Neuralgia n (%) 1 (<1%)Sepsis, Bacteraemia and Viraemia n (%) 3 (<1%) Viraemia NOS Present n(%) 3 (<1%) Chlamydial Infections n (%) 2 (<1%) Chlamydial Infection NOSn (%) 1 (<1%) Urethritis Non-Specific n (%) 1 (<1%) HelminthicInfections NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Helminthic Infection NOS n (%) 2 (<1%)Tinea Infections n (%) 2 (<1%) Body Tinea n (%) 2 (<1%) Tinea Pedis n(%) 1 (<1%) Campylobacter Infections n (%) 1 (<1%) CampylobacterGastroenteritis n (%) 1 (<1%) Campylobacter Infection n (%) 1 (<1%)Cestode Infections n (%) 1 (<1%) Taeniasis n (%) 1 (<1%) Eye and EyelidInfections n (%) 1 (<1%) Eye Infection NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) HelicobacterInfections n (%) 1 (<1%) Helicobacter Infection n (%) 1 (<1%) PlasmodiaInfections n (%) 1 (<1%) Malaria NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) StreptococcalInfections n (%) 1 (<1%) Pharyngitis Streptococcal n (%) 1 (<1%)Trichomonas Infections n (%) 1 (<1%) Vulvovaginitis Trichomonal* n (%) 1(<1%) Investigations n (%) 176 (12%) Liver Function Analyses n (%) 36(2%) Alanine Aminotransferase Increased n (%) 19 (1%)Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased n (%) 19 (1%) AspartateAminotransferase Increased n (%) 16 (1%) Blood Bilirubin Increased n (%)5 (<1%) Urine Bilirubin Increased n (%) 2 (<1%) Bilirubin Urine n (%) 1(<1%) Blood Bilirubin Unconjugated Increased n (%) 1 (<1%)Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) Liver Function TestsNOS Abnormal n (%) 1 (<1%) Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Analyses n (%) 32(2%) Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased n (%) 31 (2%) CardiacEnzymes Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) Cholesterol Analyses n (%) 25 (2%) BloodCholesterol Increased n (%) 25 (2%) ECG Investigations n (%) 25 (2%)Electrocardiogram T Wave Inversion n (%) 7 (<1%) Electrocardiogram TWave Abnormal n (%) 4 (<1%) Electrocardiogram St Segment Depression n(%) 3 (<1%) Electrocardiogram St Segment Elevation n (%) 3 (<1%)Electrocardiogram Abnormal NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Electrocardiogram ChangeNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Electrocardiogram Pr Interval Prolonged n (%) 1 (<1%)Electrocardiogram Pr Shortened n (%) 1 (<1%) Electrocardiogram Q WavesNormal n (%) 1 (<1%) Electrocardiogram Qt Shortened n (%) 1 (<1%)Electrocardiogram T Wave Amplitude Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) Qrs AxisAbnormal n (%) 1 (<1%) White Blood Cell Analyses n (%) 25 (2%)Eosinophil Count Increased n (%) 18 (1%) White Blood Cell CountDecreased n (%) 4 (<1%) Eosinophil Percentage Increased n (%) 2 (<1%)Neutrophil Count Decreased n (%) 2 (<1%) Neutrophil Count Increased n(%) 2 (<1%) Neutrophil Percentage Decreased n (%) 2 (<1%) LymphocyteCount Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) Lymphocyte Count Increased n (%) 1 (<1%)Lymphocyte Percentage Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) Monocyte Count Increased n(%) 1 (<1%) White Blood Cell Count Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) PhysicalExamination Procedures n (%) 23 (2%) Weight Increased n (%) 13 (<1%)Body Temperature Increased n (%) 5 (<1%) Weight Decreased n (%) 3 (<1%)Body Temperature Decreased n (%) 2 (<1%) Gastrointestinal HistopathologyProcedures n (%) 22 (2%) Blood in Stool n (%) 13 (<1%) Faecal OccultBlood Positive n (%) 9 (<1%) Urinalysis NEC n (%) 20 (1%) Blood UrinePresent n (%) 11 (<1%) Protein Urine Present n (%) 7 (<1%) Nitrite UrinePresent n (%) 4 (<1%) White Blood Cells Urine n (%) 3 (<1%) GlucoseUrine Present n (%) 2 (<1%) Red Blood Cells Urine Positive n (%) 2 (<1%)White Blood Cells Urine Positive n (%) 2 (<1%) Triglyceride Analyses n(%) 11 (<1%) Blood Triglycerides Increased n (%) 11 (<1%) MetabolismTests NEC n (%) 9 (<1%) Blood Uric Acid Increased n (%) 7 (<1%) UrineKetone Body Present n (%) 2 (<1%) Tissue Enzyme Analyses NEC n (%) 7(<1%) Blood Alkaline Phosphatase NOS Increased n (%) 7 (<1%) VascularTests NEC (Incl Blood Pressure) n (%) 7 (<1%) Blood Pressure Increased n(%) 5 (<1%) Arterial Pressure NOS Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) Blood Pressuren (%) 1 (<1%) Mineral and Electrolyte Analyses n (%) 4 (<1%) BloodPotassium Increased n (%) 3 (<1%) Serum Ferritin Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%)Platelet Analyses n (%) 3 (<1%) Platelet Count Decreased n (%) 2 (<1%)Platelet Count Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) Carbohydrate Tolerance Analyses(Incl Diabetes) n (%) 2 (<1%) Blood Glucose Increased n (%) 2 (<1%)Pituitary Analyses Anterior n (%) 2 (<1%) Blood Thyroid StimulatingHormone Increased n (%) 2 (<1%) Red Blood Cell Analyses n (%) 2 (<1%)Haemoglobin Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%) Red Blood Cell Count Decreased n (%)1 (<1%) Renal Function Analyses n (%) 2 (<1%) Blood Urea Increased n (%)2 (<1%) Blood Creatinine Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) Haematological AnalysesNEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased n (%) 1(<1%) Vitamin Analyses n (%) 1 (<1%) Vitamin B12 Decreased n (%) 1 (<1%)Nervous System Disorders n (%) 155 (11%) Headaches NEC n (%) 104 (7%)Headache NOS n (%) 100 (7%) Headache NOS Aggravated n (%) 2 (<1%)Tension Headaches n (%) 2 (<1%) Sinus Headache n (%) 1 (<1%)Neurological Signs and Symptoms NEC n (%) 30 (2%) Dizziness n (%) 28(2%) Dysgeusia n (%) 2 (<1%) Migraine Headaches n (%) 7 (<1%) MigraineNOS n (%) 6 (<1%) Migraine Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Mononeuropathies n(%) 6 (<1%) Sciatica n (%) 3 (<1%) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome n (%) 2 (<1%)Meralgia Paraesthetica n (%) 1 (<1%) Sensory Abnormalities NEC n (%) 6(<1%) Neuralgia NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Intercostal Neuralgia n (%) 1 (<1%)Restless Leg Syndrome n (%) 1 (<1%) Disturbances in Consciousness NEC n(%) 5 (<1%) Syncope n (%) 4 (<1%) Vasovagal Attack n (%) 1 (<1%)Paraesthesias and Dysaesthesias n (%) 5 (<1%) Paraesthesia n (%) 3 (<1%)Hypoaesthesia n (%) 2 (<1%) Burning Sensation NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) CentralNervous system Vascular Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Carotid ArteryAtheroma n (%) 1 (<1%) Carotid Artery Stenosis n (%) 1 (<1%) LacunarInfarction n (%) 1 (<1%) Memory Loss (Excl Dementia) n (%) 2 (<1%)Memory Impairment n (%) 1 (<1%) Transient Global Amnesia n (%) 1 (<1%)Tremor (Excl Congenital) n (%) 2 (<1%) Tremor n (%) 2 (<1%) AbnormalSleep-Related Events n (%) 1 (<1%) Sleep Talking n (%) 1 (<1%) AbsenceSeizures n (%) 1 (<1%) Petit Mal Epilepsy n (%) 1 (<1%) Central NervousSystem Haemorrhages and Cerebrovascular Accidents n (%) 1 (<1%) CerebralInfarction n (%) 1 (<1%) Cervical Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders n(%) 1 (<1%) Cervical Root Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) Dystonias n (%) 1 (<1%)Torticollis n (%) 1 (<1%) Facial Cranial Nerve Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%)Facial Palsy n (%) 1 (<1%) Lumbar Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders n(%) 1 (<1%) Radiculitis Lumbosacral n (%) 1 (<1%) Narcolepsy andHypersomnia n (%) 1 (<1%) Hypersomnia n (%) 1 (<1%) PeripheralNeuropathies NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Peripheral Neuropathy NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Sleep Apnoeas n (%) 1 (<1%) Sleep Apnoea Syndrome n (%) 1 (<1%)Transient Cerebrovascular Events n (%) 1 (<1%) Transient IschaemicAttack n (%) 1 (<1%) Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders n(%) 129 (9%) Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Signs and SymptomsNEC n (%) 66 (5%) Back Pain n (%) 40 (3%) Pain in Limb n (%) 11 (<1%)Neck Pain n (%) 8 (<1%) Back Pain Aggravated n (%) 2 (<1%) Muscle Spasmsn (%) 2 (<1%) Musculoskeletal Chest Pain n (%) 2 (<1%) MusculoskeletalDiscomfort n (%) 1 (<1%) Musculoskeletal Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) NeckStiffness n (%) 1 (<1%) Joint Related Signs and Symptoms n (%) 31 (2%)Arthralgia n (%) 29 (2%) Joint Swelling n (%) 2 (<1%) ArthralgiaAggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Muscle Pains n (%) 12 (<1%) Myalgia n (%) 11(<1%) Polymyalgia n (%) 1 (<1%) Muscle Related Signs and Symptoms NEC n(%) 8 (<1%) Muscle Cramps n (%) 6 (<1%) Muscle Tightness n (%) 1 (<1%)Muscle Twitching n (%) 1 (<1%) Arthropathies NEC n (%) 6 (<1%) JointStiffness n (%) 2 (<1%) Monoarthritis n (%) 2 (<1%) Arthritis NOS n (%)1 (<1%) Polyarthritis n (%) 1 (<1%) Soft Tissue Disorders NEC n (%) 6(<1%) Peripheral Swelling n (%) 3 (<1%) Groin Pain n (%) 2 (<1%)Inguinal Mass n (%) 1 (<1%) Metabolic Bone Disorders n (%) 4 (<1%)Osteoporosis NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Osteoarthropathies n (%) 4 (<1%)Localised Osteoarthritis n (%) 2 (<1%) Osteoarthritis Aggravated n (%) 1(<1%) Spinal Osteoarthritis n (%) 1 (<1%) Intervertebral Disc DisordersNEC n (%) 3 (<1%) Intervertebral Disc Herniation n (%) 2 (<1%) CervicalDisc Lesion n (%) 1 (<1%) Tendon Disorders n (%) 3 (<1%) Tendonitis n(%) 3 (<1%) Rheumatoid Arthropathies n (%) 2 (<1%) Rheumatoid Arthritisn (%) 1 (<1%) Rheumatoid Arthritis Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%)Spondyloarthropathies n (%) 2 (<1%) Spondylosis n (%) 2 (<1%) BursalDisorders n (%) 1 (<1%) Bursitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Cartilage Disorders n (%)1 (<1%) Osteochondrosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Connective Tissue Disorders (ExclLe) n (%) 1 (<1%) Scleroderma n (%) 1 (<1%) Extremity Deformities n (%)1 (<1%) Toe Deformities NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Respiratory, Thoracic andMediastinal Disorders n (%) 91 (6%) Upper Respiratory Tract Signs andSymptoms n (%) 36 (2%) Pharyngitis n (%) 27 (2%) Catarrh n (%) 2 (<1%)Pharyngolaryngeal Pain n (%) 2 (<1%) Sneezing n (%) 2 (<1%) Hoarseness n(%) 1 (<1%) Snoring n (%) 1 (<1%) Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation n(%) 1 (<1%) Coughing and Associated Symptoms n (%) 28 (2%) Cough n (%)26 (2%) Productive Cough n (%) 1 (<1%) Sputum Discoloured n (%) 1 (<1%)Bronchospasm and Obstruction n (%) 10 (<1%) Asthma NOS n (%) 6 (<1%)Asthma Aggravated n (%) 2 (<1%) Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease n(%) 1 (<1%) Exacerbated Wheezing n (%) 1 (<1%) Nasal Congestion andInflammations n (%) 10 (<1%) Rhinitis Allergic NOS n (%) 4 (<1%)Rhinitis NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Nasal Congestion n (%) 2 (<1%) BreathingAbnormalities n (%) 7 (<1%) Dyspnoea NOS n (%) 5 (<1%) DyspnoeaExacerbated n (%) 2 (<1%) Paranasal Sinus Disorders (Excl Infections andNeoplasms) n (%) 6 (<1%) Maxillary Sinusitis n (%) 5 (<1%) SinusCongestion n (%) 1 (<1%) Nasal Disorders NEC n (%) 5 (<1%) Epistaxis n(%) 2 (<1%) Rhinorrhoea n (%) 2 (<1%) Nasal Ulcer n (%) 1 (<1%)Laryngeal and Adjacent Sites Disorders NEC (Excl Infections and n (%) 3(<1%) Neoplasms) Laryngitis NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) Pharyngeal Disorders (ExclInfections and Neoplasms) n (%) 1 (<1%) Tonsillar Hypertrophy n (%) 1(<1%) Respiratory Tract Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Respiratory DisorderNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions n(%) 85 (6%) Asthenic Conditions n (%) 38 (3%) Fatigue n (%) 20 (1%)Weakness n (%) 14 (<1%) Asthenia n (%) 2 (<1%) Malaise n (%) 2 (<1%)Lethargy n (%) 1 (<1%) Febrile Disorders n (%) 20 (1%) Pyrexia n (%) 20(1%) Pain and Discomfort NEC n (%) 20 (1%) Chest Pain n (%) 12 (<1%)Pain NOS n (%) 5 (<1%) Distension NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) Axillary Pain n (%)1 (<1%) Chest Discomfort n (%) 1 (<1%) General Signs and Symptoms NEC n(%) 14 (<1%) Influenza Like Illness n (%) 8 (<1%) Fall n (%) 2 (<1%)Bloody Discharge n (%) 1 (<1%) Hangover n (%) 1 (<1%) Sensation ofForeign Body NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Thirst n (%) 1 (<1%) Oedema NEC n (%) 1(<1%) Oedema Peripheral n (%) 1 (<1%) Psychiatric Disorders n (%) 74(5%) Depressive Disorders n (%) 28 (2%) Depression n (%) 21 (1%)Depression Aggravated n (%) 6 (<1%) Major Depressive Disorder NOS n (%)1 (<1%) Anxiety Symptoms n (%) 26 (2%) Anxiety n (%) 12 (<1%) StressSymptoms n (%) 8 (<1%) Neurosis NOS n (%) 5 (<1%) Anxiety Aggravated n(%) 1 (<1%) Disturbances in Initiating and Maintaining Sleep n (%) 20(1%) Insomnia n (%) 20 (1%) Panic Disorders n (%) 4 (<1%) Panic DisorderNOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Affect Alterations NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Affect Lability n(%) 1 (<1%) Mood Alteration NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Fluctuating Mood Symptomsn (%) 2 (<1%) Mood Swings n (%) 2 (<1%) Parasomnias n (%) 2 (<1%)Nightmare n (%) 2 (<1%) Sexual Desire Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) LibidoDecreased n (%) 1 (<1%) Loss of Libido n (%) 1 (<1%) Sleep Disorders NECn (%) 2 (<1%) Sleep Disorder NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Anxiety Disorders NEC(Incl Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) n (%) 1 (<1%) Anxiety Disorder n(%) 1 (<1%) Dissociative States n (%) 1 (<1%) Dissociation n (%) 1 (<1%)Fear Symptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) Fear of Falling n (%) 1 (<1%) IncreasedPhysical Activity Levels n (%) 1 (<1%) Restlessness n (%) 1 (<1%) MentalDisorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Mental Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) MoodAlterations with Depressive Symptoms n (%) 1 (<1%) Depressed Mood n (%)1 (<1%) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders n (%) 70 (5%) Dermatitisand Eczema n (%) 16 (1%) Dermatitis Allergic n (%) 11 (<1%) Eczema n (%)3 (<1%) Dermatitis NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Dermatitis Contact n (%) 1 (<1%)Skin Inflammation NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Pruritus NEC n (%) 14 (<1%) PruritusNOS n (%) 11 (<1%) Pruritus Generalised n (%) 2 (<1%) Rash Pruritic n(%) 1 (<1%) Rashes, Eruptions and Exanthems NEC n (%) 13 (<1%) Rash NOSn (%) 10 (<1%) Rash Generalised n (%) 3 (<1%) Skin Eruption n (%) 1(<1%) Apocrine and Eccrine Gland Disorders n (%) 8 (<1%) SweatingIncreased n (%) 7 (<1%) Heat Rash n (%) 1 (<1%) Alopecias n (%) 6 (<1%)Hypotrichosis n (%) 4 (<1%) Alopecia n (%) 1 (<1%) Alopecia Areata n (%)1 (<1%) Papulosquamous Conditions n (%) 6 (<1%) Psoriasis n (%) 5 (<1%)Rash Papular n (%) 1 (<1%) Dermal and Epidermal Conditions NEC n (%) 4(<1%) Dry Skin n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) SkinNecrosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin Odour Abnormal n (%) 1 (<1%) Urticarias n(%) 4 (<1%) Urticaria NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Skin Injuries and MechanicalDermatoses n (%) 3 (<1%) Contusion n (%) 2 (<1%) Scar n (%) 1 (<1%)Acnes n (%) 2 (<1%) Acne Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Acne NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Nail and Nail Bed Conditions (Excl Infections and Infestations) n (%) 2(<1%) Nail Discolouration n (%) 1 (<1%) Nail Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Onychoschizia n (%) 1 (<1%) Connective Tissue Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%)Discoid Lupus Erythematosus n (%) 1 (<1%) Erythemas n (%) 1 (<1%)Erythema n (%) 1 (<1%) Photosensitivity Conditions n (%) 1 (<1%)Photodermatosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Rosaceas n (%) 1 (<1%) Rosacea n (%) 1(<1%) Scalar Conditions n (%) 1 (<1%) Dandruff n (%) 1 (<1%) SebaceousGland Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) Seborrhoea n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin NeoplasmsBenign n (%) 1 (<1%) Epidermal Cyst n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin PreneoplasticConditions NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Solar Keratosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin andSubcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infections n (%) 1 (<1%) Pyoderma n (%) 1(<1%) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Ulcerations n (%) 1 (<1%) Skin Ulcern (%) 1 (<1%) Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications n (%) 59(4%) Site Specific Injuries NEC n (%) 17 (1%) Limb Injury NOS n (%) 8(<1%) Back Injury NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) Head Injury n (%) 3 (<1%) FaceInjury n (%) 2 (<1%) Anal Injury n (%) 1 (<1%) Neck Injury NOS n (%) 1(<1%) Muscle, Tendon and Ligament Injuries n (%) 14 (<1%) Muscle Strainn (%) 7 (<1%) Ligament Injury NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Muscle Injury NOS n (%)2 (<1%) Tendon Injury n (%) 1 (<1%) Non-Site Specific Injuries NEC n (%)10 (<1%) Animal Bite n (%) 2 (<1%) Arthropod Sting n (%) 2 (<1%)Laceration n (%) 2 (<1%) Abrasion NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Injury NOS n (%) 1(<1%) Post-Traumatic Wound Infection n (%) 1 (<1%) Road Traffic Accidentn (%) 1 (<1%) Soft Tissue Injury NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Upper Limb Fracturesand Dislocations n (%) 7 (<1%) Radius Fracture n (%) 2 (<1%) WristFracture n (%) 2 (<1%) Clavicle Fracture n (%) 1 (<1%) Forearm Fracturen (%) 1 (<1%) Hand Fracture n (%) 1 (<1%) Non-Site Specific ProceduralComplications n (%) 5 (<1%) Post Procedural Pain n (%) 4 (<1%) PostProcedural Haemorrhage n (%) 1 (<1%) Limb Injuries NEC (Incl TraumaticAmputation) n (%) 4 (<1%) Joint Sprain n (%) 3 (<1%) Joint Dislocation n(%) 1 (<1%) Lower Limb Fractures and Dislocations n (%) 4 (<1%) FootFracture n (%) 2 (<1%) Ankle Fracture n (%) 1 (<1%) Fibula Fracture n(%) 1 (<1%) Thoracic Cage Fractures and Dislocations n (%) 2 (<1%) RibFracture n (%) 2 (<1%) Chest and Lung Injuries NEC n (%) 1 (<1%)Traumatic Chest Injury NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Eye Injuries NEC n (%) 1 (<1%)Foreign Body in Eye n (%) 1 (<1%) Thermal Burns n (%) 1 (<1%) ThermalBurn n (%) 1 (<1%) Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders n (%) 54 (4%)Appetite Disorders n (%) 15 (1%) Anorexia n (%) 11 (<1%) AppetiteDecreased NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Appetite Increased NOS n (%) 2 (<1%)Elevated Cholesterol n (%) 9 (<1%) Hypercholesterolaemia n (%) 8 (<1%)Hypercholesterolaemia Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Elevated Triglycerides n(%) 8 (<1%) Hypertriglyceridaemia n (%) 8 (<1%) Diabetes Mellitus (InclSubtypes) n (%) 4 (<1%) Diabetes Mellitus NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) DiabetesMellitus Non-Insulin-Dependent n (%) 1 (<1%) Hyperglycaemic ConditionsNEC n (%) 4 (<1%) Hyperglycaemia NOS n (%) 4 (<1%) Potassium Imbalance n(%) 4 (<1%) Hypokalaemia n (%) 3 (<1%) Hyperkalaemia n (%) 1 (<1%)General Nutritional Disorders NEC n (%) 3 (<1%) Hunger n (%) 1 (<1%)Overweight n (%) 1 (<1%) Weight Fluctuation n (%) 1 (<1%)Hyperlipidaemias NEC n (%) 3 (<1%) Hyperlipidaemia NOS n (%) 3 (<1%)Water Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies n (%) 2 (<1%) Vitamin B12 Deficiencyn (%) 2 (<1%) Food Malabsorption and Intolerance Syndromes (Excl Sugar n(%) 1 (<1%) Intolerance) Food Intolerance NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) PurineMetabolism Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Gout n (%) 1 (<1%) SodiumImbalance n (%) 1 (<1%) Hyponatraemia Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) TotalFluid Volume Increased n (%) 1 (<1%) Fluid Retention n (%) 1 (<1%)Cardiac Disorders n (%) 46 (3%) Supraventricular Arrhythmias n (%) 18(1%) Sinus Tachycardia n (%) 9 (<1%) Sinus Bradycardia n (%) 3 (<1%)Atrial Fibrillation n (%) 2 (<1%) Sinus Arrhythmia n (%) 2 (<1%) AtrialFibrillation Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) Atrial Flutter n (%) 1 (<1%)Supraventricular Extrasystoles n (%) 1 (<1%) Rate and Rhythm DisordersNEC n (%) 8 (<1%) Tachycardia NOS n (%) 3 (<1%) Bradycardia NOS n (%) 2(<1%) Extrasystoles NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Tachycardia Paroxysmal NOS n (%) 1(<1%) Ischaemic Coronary Artery Disorders n (%) 7 (<1%) MyocardialIschaemia n (%) 4 (<1%) Acute Myocardial Infarction n (%) 2 (<1%) AnginaPectoris n (%) 2 (<1%) Cardiac Signs and Symptoms NEC n (%) 5 (<1%)Palpitations n (%) 5 (<1%) Cardiac Conduction Disorders n (%) 4 (<1%)Bundle Branch Block Right n (%) 3 (<1%) Atrioventricular Block NOS n (%)1 (<1%) Ventricular Arrhythmias and Cardiac Arrest n (%) 3 (<1%)Ventricular Extrasystoles n (%) 3 (<1%) Coronary Artery Disorders NEC n(%) 2 (<1%) Coronary Artery Disease NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) MyocardialDisorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Atrial Hypertrophy n (%) 1 (<1%) VentricularHypertrophy n (%) 1 (<1%) Heart Failure Signs and Symptoms n (%) 1 (<1%)Hepatojugular Reflux n (%) 1 (<1%) Renal and Urinary Disorders n (%) 40(3%) Bladder and Urethral Symptoms n (%) 18 (1%) Dysuria n (%) 5 (<1%)Urinary Frequency n (%) 5 (<1%) Urinary Incontinence n (%) 4 (<1%)Difficulty in Micturition n (%) 2 (<1%) Stress Incontinence n (%) 2(<1%) Urinary Incontinence Aggravated n (%) 1 (<1%) UrinaryAbnormalities n (%) 8 (<1%) Haematuria n (%) 2 (<1%) Leukocyturia n (%)2 (<1%) Proteinuria n (%) 2 (<1%) Chromaturia n (%) 1 (<1%) Glycosuria n(%) 1 (<1%) Urine Odour Abnormal n (%) 1 (<1%) Urinary Tract Signs andSymptoms NEC n (%) 8 (<1%) Renal Colic n (%) 4 (<1%) Polyuria n (%) 2(<1%) Loin Pain n (%) 1 (<1%) Nocturia n (%) 1 (<1%) Renal Lithiasis n(%) 2 (<1%) Calculus Renal NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Urinary Tract Lithiasis(Excl Renal) n (%) 2 (<1%) Calculus Ureteric n (%) 2 (<1%) BladderDisorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Cystocele* n (%) 1 (<1%) Renal Neoplasms n(%) 1 (<1%) Renal Cyst NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Structural and ObstructiveUrethral Disorders (Excl Congenital) n (%) 1 (<1%) Urethral Stricture n(%) 1 (<1%) Reproductive System and Breast Disorders n (%) 38 (3%)Breast Signs and Symptoms* n (%) 4 (<1%) Breast Pain* n (%) 2 (<1%)Breast Engorgement* n (%) 1 (<1%) Breast Tenderness* n (%) 1 (<1%)Menstruation with Decreased Bleeding* n (%) 4 (<1%) Amenorrhoea NOS* n(%) 2 (<1%) Oligomenorrhoea NOS* n (%) 2 (<1%) Prostatic signs, Symptomsand Disorders NEC* n (%) 4 (<1%) Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia* n (%) 3(<1%) Prostatic Pain* n (%) 1 (<1%) Menstruation and Uterine BleedingNEC* n (%) 3 (<1%) Dysmenorrhoea* n (%) 2 (<1%) Menses Delayed* n (%) 1(<1%) Prostate and Seminal Vesicles Infections and Inflammations* n (%)3 (<1%) Prostatitis* n (%) 3 (<1%) Benign and Malignant BreastNeoplasms* n (%) 2 (<1%) Breast Cyst* n (%) 2 (<1%) Erection andEjaculation Conditions and Disorders* n (%) 2 (<1%) Erectile DysfunctionNOS* n (%) 2 (<1%) Menopausal Effects NEC* n (%) 2 (<1%) MenopausalSymptoms* n (%) 1 (<1%) Postmenopausal Symptoms* n (%) 1 (<1%)Menstruation with Increased Bleeding* n (%) 2 (<1%) Menorrhagia* n (%) 1(<1%) Polymenorrhoea* n (%) 1 (<1%) Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cysts andNeoplasms* n (%) 2 (<1%) Ovarian Cyst* n (%) 2 (<1%) Pelvic Prolapse* n(%) 2 (<1%) Uterine Prolapse* n (%) 1 (<1%) Vaginal Prolapse* n (%) 1(<1%) Reproductive Tract Signs and Symptoms NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) GenitalDischarge n (%) 1 (<1%) Genital Pain NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Breast DisordersNEC* n (%) 1 (<1%) Gynaecomastia* n (%) 1 (<1%) Cervix Disorders NEC* n(%) 1 (<1%) Uterine Cervical Erosion* n (%) 1 (<1%) Menopausal Effectson the Genitourinary Tract* n (%) 1 (<1%) Postmenopausal Haemorrhage* n(%) 1 (<1%) Reproductive Tract Disorders NEC (Excl Neoplasms) n (%) 1(<1%) Genital Haemorrhage NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Scrotal Disorders NEC* n (%)1 (<1%) Scrotal Swelling* n (%) 1 (<1%) Vulvovaginal Disorders NEC* n(%) 1 (<1%) Vaginal Haemorrhage* n (%) 1 (<1%) Vascular Disorders n (%)32 (2%) Vascular Hypertensive Disorders NEC n (%) 20 (1%) HypertensionNOS n (%) 15 (1%) Hypertension Aggravated n (%) 4 (<1%) EssentialHypertension n (%) 1 (<1%) Phlebitis NEC n (%) 4 (<1%) Phlebitis NOS n(%) 2 (<1%) Periphlebitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Phlebitis Superficial n (%) 1(<1%) Vascular Hypotensive Disorders n (%) 3 (<1%) OrthostaticHypotension n (%) 3 (<1%) Bruising, Ecchymosis and Purpura n (%) 1 (<1%)Petechiae n (%) 1 (<1%) Circulatory Collapse and Shock n (%) 1 (<1%)Shock n (%) 1 (<1%) Non-Site Specific Vascular Disorders NEC n (%) 1(<1%) Vascular Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Peripheral Embolism andThrombosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Venous Thrombosis Deep Limb n (%) 1 (<1%)Varicose Veins Non-Site Specific n (%) 1 (<1%) Varicose Veins NOS n (%)1 (<1%) Immune System Disorders n (%) 23 (2%) Atopic Disorders n (%) 12(<1%) Seasonal Allergy n (%) 12 (<1%) Allergic Conditions NEC n (%) 8(<1%) Hypersensitivity NOS n (%) 7 (<1%) Allergy to Insect Sting n (%) 1(<1%) Allergies to Foods, Food Additives, Drugs and Other Chemicals n(%) 3 (<1%) Drug Hypersensitivity n (%) 3 (<1%) Ear and LabyrinthDisorders n (%) 22 (2%) Inner Ear Signs and Symptoms n (%) 18 (1%)Vertigo n (%) 10 (<1%) Tinnitus n (%) 8 (<1%) Vertigo Positional n (%) 1(<1%) Ear Disorders NEC n (%) 3 (<1%) Ear Pain n (%) 3 (<1%) Hyperacusian (%) 1 (<1%) Hyperacusis n (%) 1 (<1%) Inner Ear Disorders NEC n (%) 1(<1%) Inner Ear Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Eye Disorders n (%) 18 (1%)Visual Disorders NEC n (%) 3 (<1%) Visual Disturbance NOS n (%) 3 (<1%)Lid, Lash and Lacrimal Infections, Irritations and Inflammations n (%) 2(<1%) Eyelid Oedema n (%) 2 (<1%) Ocular Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) EyePain n (%) 2 (<1%) Partial Vision Loss n (%) 2 (<1%) Vision Abnormal NOSExacerbated n (%) 1 (<1%) Vision Blurred n (%) 1 (<1%) Blindness (ExclColour Blindness) n (%) 1 (<1%) Amaurosis Fugax n (%) 1 (<1%) Cataracts(Excl Congenital) n (%) 1 (<1%) Cataract Unilateral n (%) 1 (<1%)Conjunctival Infections, Irritations and Inflammations n (%) 1 (<1%)Conjunctivitis n (%) 1 (<1%) Conjunctival and Corneal Bleeding andVascular Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) Conjunctival Haemorrhage n (%) 1 (<1%)Glaucomas (Excl Congenital) n (%) 1 (<1%) Glaucoma NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Lacrimal Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%) Dry Eye NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) OcularInfections, Inflammations and Associated Manifestations n (%) 1 (<1%)Eye Irritation n (%) 1 (<1%) Ocular Sensation Disorders n (%) 1 (<1%)Photophobia n (%) 1 (<1%) Retinal Bleeding and Vascular Disorders (ExclRetinopathy) n (%) 1 (<1%) Retinal Vascular Disorder NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Retinal Structural Change, Deposit and Degeneration n (%) 1 (<1%)Retinal Detachment n (%) 1 (<1%) Retinal, Choroid and VitreousInfections and Inflammations n (%) 1 (<1%) Retinitis NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Neoplasms Benign, Malignant and Unspecified (Incl Cysts and Polyps) n(%) 17 (1%) Uterine Neoplasms Benign* n (%) 3 (<1%) Uterine Fibroids* n(%) 3 (<1%) Hepatobiliary Neoplasms Benign n (%) 2 (<1%) Haemangioma ofLiver n (%) 2 (<1%) Non-Small Cell Neoplasms Malignant of theRespiratory Tract Cell n (%) 2 (<1%) Type Specified Large Cell Carcinomaof the Respiratory n (%) 1 (<1%) Tract Stage Unspecified LungAdenocarcinoma NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Soft Tissue Neoplasms Benign NEC n (%)2 (<1%) Lipoma NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Breast and Nipple Neoplasms Malignant*n (%) 1 (<1%) Breast Cancer NOS* n (%) 1 (<1%) Cartilage NeoplasmsBenign n (%) 1 (<1%) Enchondromatosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Lip and Oral CavityNeoplasms Benign n (%) 1 (<1%) Salivary Gland Adenoma n (%) 1 (<1%)Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma NOS n(%) 1 (<1%) Pancreatic Neoplasms Malignant (Excl Islet Cell andCarcinoid) n (%) 1 (<1%) Pancreatic Carcinoma NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) RectalNeoplasms Malignant n (%) 1 (<1%) Rectal Cancer NOS n (%) 1 (<1%)Urinary Tract Neoplasms Benign n (%) 1 (<1%) Benign Ureteric NeoplasmNOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Urinary Tract Neoplasms Unspecified Malignancy NEC n(%) 1 (<1%) Bladder Neoplasm NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Blood and LymphaticSystem Disorders n (%) 13 (<1%) Anaemias NEC n (%) 7 (<1%) Anaemia NOS n(%) 5 (<1%) Hypochromic Anaemia n (%) 1 (<1%) Normochromic NormocyticAnaemia n (%) 1 (<1%) Leukocytoses NEC n (%) 4 (<1%) Eosinophilia n (%)2 (<1%) Leukocytosis n (%) 2 (<1%) Neutrophilia n (%) 2 (<1%)Leukopenias NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Leukopenia NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) AnaemiaDeficiencies n (%) 1 (<1%) Anaemia Vitamin B12 Deficiency n (%) 1 (<1%)Neutropenias n (%) 1 (<1%) Neutropenia n (%) 1 (<1%) Red Blood CellAbnormal Findings NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Anisocytosis n (%) 1 (<1%)Poikilocytosis n (%) 1 (<1%) Secondary Thrombocythaemias n (%) 1 (<1%)Thrombocythaemia n (%) 1 (<1%) Hepatobiliary Disorders n (%) 13 (<1%)Hepatocellular Damage and Hepatitis NEC n (%) 5 (<1%) Hepatitis NOS n(%) 3 (<1%) Liver Fatty n (%) 2 (<1%) Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis n(%) 3 (<1%) Cholecystitis NOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Cholelithiasis n (%) 1 (<1%)Hepatic and Hepatobiliary Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Hepatic DisorderNOS n (%) 2 (<1%) Cholestasis and Jaundice n (%) 1 (<1%) JaundiceCholestatic n (%) 1 (<1%) Gallbladder Disorders NEC n (%) 1 (<1%)Biliary Dyskinesia n (%) 1 (<1%) Hepatobiliary Neoplasms Benign n (%) 1(<1%) Hepatic Cyst NOS n (%) 1 (<1%) Endocrine Disorders n (%) 7 (<1%)Thyroid Hypofunction Disorders n (%) 3 (<1%) Acquired Hypothyroidism n(%) 3 (<1%) Thyroid Disorders NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) Goitre n (%) 2 (<1%)Thyroid Hyperfunction Disorders n (%) 2 (<1%) Thyrotoxicosis n (%) 2(<1%) Acute and Chronic Thyroiditis n (%) 1 (<1%) Thyroiditis NOS n (%)1 (<1%) Thyroid Neoplasms n (%) 1 (<1%) Thyroid Nodule n (%) 1 (<1%)Congenital, Familial and Genetic Disorders n (%) 3 (<1%) Skin andSubcutaneous Tissue Disorders Congenital NEC n (%) 2 (<1%) PigmentedNaevus n (%) 2 (<1%) Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders ofLimbs n (%) 1 (<1%) Congenital Congenital Claw Toe n (%) 1 (<1%) SocialCircumstances n (%) 3 (<1%) Age Related Issues n (%) 3 (<1%) Menopause*n (%) 3 (<1%) Pregnancy, Puerperium and Perinatal Conditions n (%) 2(<1%) Normal Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery* n (%) 2 (<1%) PregnancyNOS* n (%) 2 (<1%) Surgical and Medical Procedures n (%) 2 (<1%) BoneTherapeutic Procedures NEC n (%) 1 (<1%) Osteosynthesis n (%) 1 (<1%)Fallopian Tube Therapeutic Procedures* n (%) 1 (<1%) Tubal Ligation* n(%) 1 (<1%)5050Safety Evaluation

The most common AEs occurring in >5% of subjects in the cilansetron andplacebo groups were GI-related. Specific adverse events included: GIatonic and hypomotility disorders (11% v. 6%); GI and abdominal pain(excluding oral and throat) (12% v. 6%); and nausea and vomiting (7% v.6%). The most common AEs leading to study discontinuation were abdominalpain (2% v. 1%) and constipation (2% v. 1%) in the cilansetron andplacebo groups, respectively. All other AEs leading to discontinuationwere experienced by no more than one person in the cilansetron group.Incidences of the most common treatment-related AEs are presented inTable 21. The most common treatment-related AEs observed at a greaterrate in the cilansetron group than in the placebo group wereconstipation (8% v. 3%) and abdominal pain not otherwise specified (5%v. 1%). A summary of all AEs is presented in Table 21. TABLE 21Cilansetron 2 mg (N = 301) Placebo (N = 94) Adverse Event N (%) N (%)Constipation 24 (8) 3 (3) Nausea 15 (5) 4 (4) Abdominal Pain (not 16 (5)1 (1) otherwise specified) Flatulence  6 (2) 3 (3) Diarrhea (nototherwise  5 (2) 3 (3) specified) Rectal Hemmorhage  8 (3) 1 (1) Alanineaminotransferase  9 (3) 2 (2) increased Headache (not otherwise 13 (4) 4(4) specified)

1. A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject,comprising: administering to a subject in need of treatment atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising cilansetronor a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; and providinginformation that indicates that constipation, abdominal pain, upperrespiratory tract infection and/or nausea may occur after administeringthe composition.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the compositioncomprises about 2 mg of cilansetron.
 3. The method of claim 1, whereinthe composition is administered three or more times daily.
 4. The methodof claim 1, wherein the composition comprises: (i) about 1.5 mg to about3 mg cilansetron.HCl.H₂0; (ii) about 40 mg to about 60 mg corn starch;(iii) about 70 mg to about 100 mg mannitol; (iv) about 3 mg to about 7mg povidone; (v) about 0.05 mg to about 1 mg citric acid monohydrate;(vi) about 1 mg to about 5 mg crospovidone; (vii) about 0.05 mg to about2 mg colloidal silica; and (viii) about 1 mg to about 3 mg stearic acid.5. A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject,comprising: administering to a subject in need of treatment atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising cilansetronor a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; and informationthat indicates that angina pectoris and/or a cardiac arrhythmia mayoccur after administering the composition.
 6. The method of claim 5,wherein the cardiac arrhythmia is selected from ventricular tachycardiaand sinus bradycardia.
 7. A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominantIBS in a subject, comprising: administering to a subject in need oftreatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisingcilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; andproviding to the subject dosage, administration and adverse reactioninformation pertaining to the composition, wherein the adverse reactioninformation comprises information that indicates that constipation,abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infection and/or nausea mayoccur after administering the composition.
 8. A method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising: administering to asubject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing to the subject dosage, administrationand adverse reaction information pertaining to the composition, whereinthe adverse reaction information comprises information that indicatesthat angina pectoris and/or a cardiac arrhythmia may occur afteradministering the composition.
 9. A method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a female subject, comprising: administeringto a subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount ofa composition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing information that indicates thatconstipation, diarrhea, sinusitis, and/or urinary tract infection mayoccur after administering the composition.
 10. A method of treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a male subject, comprising: administering toa subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof; and providing information that indicates that anincrease in blood creatinine phosphokinase may occur after administeringthe composition.
 11. A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBSin a subject, comprising: administering to a subject in need oftreatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprisingcilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; andmonitoring the subject for a treatment-emergent adverse event selectedfrom constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, upper respiratory tractinfection, urinary tract infection, rectal hemorrhage, angina pectoris,a cardiac arrhythmia, sinusitis, fecal occult blood, nasopharyngitis,and/or an increase in blood creatinine phosphokinase.
 12. The method ofclaim 11, wherein at least one treatment-emergent adverse event isdetected, the dosage of the composition administered is altered to adosage that does not produce the at least one treatment-emergent adverseevent.
 13. The method of claim 12, wherein if at least onetreatment-emergent adverse event is detected, administration of thecomposition is ceased.
 14. A method for safe long-term treatment ofdiarrhea-predominant IBS in a subject, comprising administering acomposition comprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof to a subject in need of treatment for a period of atleast about 52 weeks.
 15. The method of claim 14, wherein thecomposition comprises about 2 mg of cilansetron.
 16. The method of claim14, wherein the composition is administered three or more times daily.17. The method of claim 14, wherein the composition comprises: (i) about1.5 mg to about 3 mg cilansetron.HCl.H₂0; (ii) about 40 mg to about 60mg corn starch; (iii) about 70 mg to about 100 mg mannitol; (iv) about 3mg to about 7 mg povidone; (v) about 0.05 mg to about 1 mg citric acidmonohydrate; (vi) about 1 mg to about 5 mg crospovidone; (vii) about0.05 mg to about 2 mg colloidal silica; and (viii) about 1 mg to about 3mg stearic acid.
 18. A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBSin a subject, comprising: administering a composition comprisingcilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof to asubject in need of treatment in an amount sufficient to substantiallyprovide relief of at least one symptom associated withdiarrhea-predominant IBS in the subject for a period of at least about52 weeks.
 19. A method of improving quality of life in a subject havingdiarrhea-predominant IBS, comprising: administering a compositioncomprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivativethereof to a subject in need of treatment in an amount sufficient tosubstantially improve quality of life in the subject for a period of atleast about 52 weeks.
 20. A method of treatment of diarrhea-predominantIBS in a male subject, comprising: administering a compositioncomprising cilansetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivativethereof in an amount sufficient to substantially maintain a prevalenceof treatment-emergent constipation of less than about 15% across astatistically significant population of male subjects for a period of atleast about 52 weeks.